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The Most Extravagant House Features Men Would Love (If They Had a Budget)

Someone recently polled men with a funny question and exciting answers. If you had enough money to build your dream home, what weird feature or room would you include in the project? Here are some of the best answers. 1. House-bait One man suggested that he would keep his real home under a small decoy […]

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She buys her grandparents’ house behind her parents’ back and they are furious. But is she really wrong?

When it comes to family and real estate, emotions can run high. So what happens when a son takes matters into his own hands and makes a major purchase without consulting his parents first? The 35-year-old woman, who we’ll call Jane, is an average eight-year-old and grew up on a farm that is also a […]

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Single-family house or apartment: what to buy?

In the booming real estate market, many aspiring homeowners choose condominiums because they are affordable, require minimal maintenance, and can provide nice perks like shared pools. But the traditional single-family home still has its adherents. Dour inclination towards one or the other may change after you review our answers to frequently asked questions about single-family […]

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How to improve your credit score to buy a house

You found it. Your dream home with a white picket fence and window boxes, or with a home theater and infinity pool. You go to your local bank and proudly declare, “I need a mortgage, sir!” He smiles, nods, and hands you the keys to your new home. This is certainly the right time to […]

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What is the largest house in the world? + 10 biggest houses in the world

Do you believe there is no better place than home? For most of us, “home” evokes a sense of belonging and comfort. For some people, “the more, the better.” Interested in the largest houses in the world? Read more. While houses all over the world have similar functions, different cultures have different ideas and standards […]

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House prices are falling and rates are rising

Throughout the pandemic, we’ve all heard how crazy the housing market has been. All of a sudden, people flocked to rural areas, causing house prices to rise higher than ever before. People even knocked on the doors of local residents, asking to buy their houses at ridiculous prices. Personally, I thanked my lucky star for […]

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5 things to know after buying a house

My wife Holly and I bought a new house a few months ago. While Money Under 30’s First Time Home Buying Guide helped us polish the buying process, there were some surprises after closing and during the first few weeks of moving in. So what were those surprises? Which home renovation do you prefer? Where […]

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Is now a good time to buy a house?

The year was 2021. Mortgage rates hit historic lows and the housing market had its strongest period in 15 years. But some of us first-time homeowners didn’t get a chance to take advantage of the low rates, either because we weren’t prepared financially or because someone with deeper pockets outbid us. Now mortgage rates are […]

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How long does it take to buy a house?

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Money Under 30 for Credit Karma Home As a serial tenant, I had a fair share of complex landlords and less-than-lucrative leases. Some of my recent rental problems include not getting a refund for costly plumbing repairs and listening to an hour-long lecture on […]

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Why you shouldn’t rush to buy a house

All my friends who bought houses before their 30th birthday I loved declare that they no longer “throw money away” by paying rent. Although I am a homeowner now, when I was a renter, I never felt like It was wasted money. In the end, I traded my rent check for the apartment I needed… […]

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