Home Ownership Basics

Core concepts every homeowner should understand about maintaining and managing a home.

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Building a Home Emergency Fund: What's a Reasonable Target?
Home Ownership Basics

Building a Home Emergency Fund: What's a Reasonable Target?

Unexpected repairs are part of homeownership. Learn how financial educators generally think about setting aside reserves for your home.

By Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Dec 14, 2023 · 7 min read

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Common Homeownership Myths That Lead to Costly Decisions
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Common Homeownership Myths That Lead to Costly Decisions

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Jan 28, 2023 · 7 min read
Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: How Each One Behaves Over Time
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Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: How Each One Behaves Over Time

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Nov 4, 2024 · 6 min read
HOA vs. No HOA: Understanding the Real Difference for Homeowners
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HOA vs. No HOA: Understanding the Real Difference for Homeowners

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Aug 14, 2024 · 6 min read
Home Equity Explained: How It Builds and What You Can Do With It
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Home Equity Explained: How It Builds and What You Can Do With It

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Jan 30, 2023 · 7 min read
Homeowner's Insurance Decoded: Coverage Types Every Owner Should Know
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Homeowner's Insurance Decoded: Coverage Types Every Owner Should Know

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Feb 27, 2023 · 6 min read
How Mortgage Amortization Actually Works
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How Mortgage Amortization Actually Works

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Aug 25, 2025 · 6 min read
Permits, Codes, and Inspections: A Homeowner's Plain-Language Overview
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Permits, Codes, and Inspections: A Homeowner's Plain-Language Overview

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Sep 12, 2024 · 8 min read
Reading Your Property Tax Bill
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Reading Your Property Tax Bill

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Feb 2, 2023 · 8 min read
Renting vs. Owning: The Financial Trade-Offs Most People Overlook
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Renting vs. Owning: The Financial Trade-Offs Most People Overlook

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Apr 25, 2025 · 6 min read
Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist for Year-Round Upkeep
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Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist for Year-Round Upkeep

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Sep 26, 2024 · 6 min read
The First Year of Homeownership: What to Expect
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The First Year of Homeownership: What to Expect

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Feb 15, 2025 · 9 min read
Things New Homeowners Wish Someone Had Told Them
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Things New Homeowners Wish Someone Had Told Them

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Sep 11, 2024 · 7 min read
What It Actually Means to Own a Home
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What It Actually Means to Own a Home

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · Feb 22, 2025 · 7 min read
Why Deferred Maintenance Costs More Than the Repair Itself
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Why Deferred Maintenance Costs More Than the Repair Itself

Home & Real Estate Editorial Team · May 12, 2024 · 5 min read

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