Real Estate

Home Ownership Worksheets

The Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your monthly payments and analyze your mortgage-interest deduction.
Fixed Rate or Adjustable?
The answer depends on the direction of interest rates and how long you plan to stay in your home.
How Much House Can You Afford?
Whether you're looking for a modest two-bedroom or something to rival Hugh Hefner's mansion, we'll tell you just how far your resources can take you.
Should You Refinance?
Refinancing can save you money, but the process itself can be expensive. Our calculator will tell you how long it will take to recoup the costs.

Living There

More Ways to Save on Winter Bills
Five tips for keeping energy costs from biting too much.
Which Home Improvements Pay Off?
Installing a phone in your bathroom might make you happy, but it won't increase the value of your home. A marble countertop, on the other hand...
How to Cope With Zoning Boards
They can be fussy and downright unreasonable. But we've got some tips to make them putty in your hands.
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Second Home

Getting a Loan
It's tougher for a second home. And it can be even trickier if you want to use it as a rental property.
Insurance Tips
Since you aren't around as much, insurance on a second home tends to be costly. But there are some ways to lower the expense.

Buying

A Home Buying Primer
Don't let the process intimidate you. From brokers to bank loans, we'll tell you everything you need to know.
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Some new programs are making things easier for first-time home buyers. Here's a guide.
Bridging the Gap
It isn't easy to buy and sell a home at the same time. We'll help you figure it out.

Selling

Taxes When You Sell Your Home
The IRS issued guidance on the tax rules surrounding home sales. And it could spell even more savings for you.
Selling Your Home in a Cooling Market
The go-go days are coming to an end. Here's how to get top dollar when the market slows.
Selling Without a Broker
Going it alone can probably save you up to 5% of your home's value. Here's a lesson on how to be your own agent.

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Personal Finance

Help, My 401(k) Stinks!
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Not all 529 college savings plans are good deals. Here's how to find one that earns an A.
Picking the Right 529 Plan
By Aleksandra Todorova
Not all 529 college savings plans are good deals. Here's how to find one that earns an A.

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