Homeownership

Latest Articles

• 

  Best places to live in Texas in 2023

  Austin-adjacent Round Rock is Bankrate’s best place to live in Texas.

  4 min read May 24, 2023
• 

  Best places to live in California in 2023

  The best places to live in the pricey state of California.

  5 min read May 23, 2023
• 

  Housing market heat shifts to Southeast

  Metro areas in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina top the Housing Heat Index.

  8 min read May 22, 2023
• 

  What’s the cost to install a swimming pool?

  Price tags for pools are in the mid-five figures. But they may be indispensible, depending on your neighborhood.

  5 min read May 16, 2023
• 

  How much do kitchen cabinets cost?

  They’re pricey, but the investment’s worth it to improve your home’s value.

  7 min read May 16, 2023
• 

  High insurance rates push homeownership further out of reach

  Rising insurance rates put homeownership even further out of reach for many.

  5 min read May 05, 2023
• 

  73% of aspiring homeowners cite affordability as their primary obstacle

  High prices plus high interest rates lock many out of the American dream.

  6 min read Apr 19, 2023
• 

  5 home inspection mistakes to avoid at all costs

  A home inspection evaluates a home’s condition. Here are five mistakes to avoid.

  6 min read Apr 03, 2023
• 

  How much house can I afford if I make $125,000 a year?

  Your location and existing financial commitments may limit your options.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2023
• 

  What is a property deed?

  Here are the basics on this crucial document and what it includes.

  3 min read Mar 27, 2023