SPECIAL REPORT: From Buying to Bequeathing: Mastering the Changing Landscape of Homeownership

Best Time of Year For You to Buy A House | Selling Your Home? Set the Right Price | Seven Common Misconceptions People Have About Buying a Home Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 6, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( Kiplinger Today [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Top Story [] [Best Time of Year For You to Buy A House]( [Best Time of Year For You to Buy A House]( (Getty Images) Do you want a bargain? Or do you want a vast selection of homes to choose from? There are advantages and disadvantages to shopping for a home in every season. Focusing on your priorities and taking account of your needs will enable you to [pick the right time to buy a house](. [] SELLING YOUR HOME [] [Selling Your Home? Set the Right Price]( [Selling Your Home? Set the Right Price]( (Getty Images) If you’ve shopped for a home, you know how home prices can impact your search. Take that into account when you price your home for sale. Pricing your home too high can not just scare off prospective buyers — but create a spiral of lost buyers and price cuts that can make a listing look troublesome or stale. Do your homework and [find that sweet spot that will give you top dollar and a quick sale](. [Are You Maximizing Your Portfolio?]( An advisor can help you determine if you are making the most out of your portfolio so you can make the most of your retirement. Take this short quiz to get matched with up to 3 vetted financial advisors serving your area. It's never too late to work towards financial freedom. Get started today. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] BUYER MISCONCEPTIONS [] [Seven Common Misconceptions People Have About Buying a Home]( [Seven Common Misconceptions People Have About Buying a Home]( (Getty Images) There are some common misconceptions people have about home buying that may be holding them back from realizing their true financial potential. While some believe they’ll never be able to afford a home, others believe it’s the ultimate end goal and indicator of true financial success. And that’s probably why so many myths persist — it’s something people are always talking about and sharing their own experiences. [We dispel seven common misconceptions that can thwart your financial potential](. [] FAMILY ESTATE PLANNING [] [Your Home Would Be a Terrible Inheritance for Your Kids]( [Your Home Would Be a Terrible Inheritance for Your Kids]( (Getty Images) It’s easy to become sentimental about your home. It’s the place where you watched your kids take their first step, sent them off to their first day of school and waved goodbye when they left to start their own households. But is your dream their dream? Sometimes it's best to [avoid the costs, complexity and drama that can sometimes accompany the handing down of a house](. [] HOUSING FORECAST [] [Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Prices Increased in July Amid Tight Inventories]( It’s been a rough year for home buyers and sellers alike. Reduced inventory should have been a boon for sellers, high mortgage rates rained on that parade. Buyers were being priced out as their ability to borrow was shrinking and rates were rising. That a record number of buyers backed out of deals is just one sign of the turbulence troubling the housing market. [Read More]( [This Billion Dollar Startup Wants to Help You Retire]( This Princeton grad's startup raised $161 million to help you plan a comfortable retirement. If you're one of the whopping 110 million Americans over the age of 50, or wisely planning ahead, SmartAsset's no-cost tool can help match you with up to 3 vetted financial advisors. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] RENTING VS BUYING [] [When Renting Is Smarter Than Buying]( Owning your own home is synonymous with The American Dream. That’s probably why it’s hard for people to seriously consider renting a home over buying. That’s a foolhardy mindset. There are many reasons renting may be the best option and one look at mortgage rates should give you a reason to [l](ook more closely at the potential financial upside to renting. [Read More]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger’s Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger’s Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger’s Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. 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