Homeownership
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How to increase your home value: 9 tips
You can increase your home's value and maximize your return on investment with several renovation and remodeling projects. Learn about nine strategies.
Multigenerational homes: What it's like living in one
Multigenerational homes have more than one adult generation living under one roof. Learn what it's like to live in a home that unifies multiple generations.
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Can you avoid capital gains by paying off your mortgage? How home sale taxes really work
There are a number of strategies to avoid or reduce capital gains tax on a home sale. Learn more about exclusions, exceptions, and basis rules.
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Homeowners association (HOA): What it means and how it works
A homeowners association (HOA) manages community rules, fees and amenities in a planned neighborhood or complex. Our guide goes over how HOAs work.
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A guide for buying home warranty plans
Home warranties help you cover the cost of repairing or replacing appliances and home systems for a premium. Here's how they can protect your home and assets.
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California property tax guide for homeowners
California has a lower effective property tax rate than many other states. Learn about how the California property tax system works and what you may owe.
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17 states that offer property tax relief for seniors
Many states offer property tax relief for seniors. Find out which states have no property tax for seniors, plus what exemptions and relief programs are availabl...
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Real estate taxes vs. property taxes: What’s the difference?
Preparing to pay taxes on your home? Learn the difference between real estate and property taxes, how they’re calculated, and what they mean for homeow...
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