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Understanding an association's rules and fees is crucially important before buying a condo. Here's what else to check.

What to Check in a Condo Development Before Buying What to Check in a Condo Development Before Buying If you’re buying a condominium, eventually you’ll be handed an agreement from the Homeowners Association, or HOA, to read and sign. It will detail the association’s rules, fees, and may go into the HOA’s operating budget and if there are any...

Looking to sell? Here's what you'll need to close.

Expert Insights: What Are Some Costs Associated With Selling My Home? Expert Insights: What Are Some Costs Associated With Selling My Home? Besides the costs related to making repairs and improving the overall appearance of the home, as the seller, the following are some of the costs you may need to pay: A real estate commission, if you use an agency to sell Advertisi...

Rolling coins to take to the bank doesn't have to be a chore.

Turning Spare Change into Spending Cash Turning Spare Change into Spending Cash Not using your credit card enough sounds like an odd reason to have a mortgage application denied, but it’s one of the ways that applying for a home loan can be derailed by factors you may not have thought of. Credit card debt can help establish a credit his...