Homeownership

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  Home seller gains slip in first quarter as home-price growth cools

  Sellers get a little less and buyers pay a little less.

  1 min read May 06, 2019
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  I’ve changed my mind about selling my home. Can I back out of the sale contract?

  Homeowners often get seller’s remorse. It can be an expensive affliction.

  3 min read Oct 31, 2017
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  9 ways to save for a down payment

  You’ve found the perfect house. Interest rates are still low. There’s just one thing standing between you and your dream home: a down payment. Don’t abandon your homeownership dreams just yet. Here [...]

  3 min read Oct 19, 2017
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  Inspect these 6 things before buying a house

  These are the most important parts of a home to examine closely before you bid.

  2 min read Aug 24, 2017
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  Own up to remodeling without permits

  In the long run, it’s cheaper to disclose unpermitted work than to hide it from buyers.

  2 min read Mar 31, 2017
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  Parents have trouble saving because of mortgage payments, Bankrate survey finds

  A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

  4 min read Feb 09, 2017
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  Which tax form should you use: 1040, 1040EZ or 1040A?

  Picking the right 1040 form could make a difference in your tax bill, so choose wisely.

  6 min read Jan 24, 2017
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  How to figure out whether that letter is an assessment or a property tax bill

  Don’t freak out. An assessment is often not a bill. Here’s how to decipher that notice.

  3 min read Jun 17, 2016
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  The rules on taking an IRA distribution tax-free for first-time home purchase

  You can’t escape tax entirely, but you can avoid the 10% IRA withdrawal penalty.

  3 min read Apr 26, 2016
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  State taxes: Massachusetts

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  2 min read Mar 08, 2016