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Buying and Selling a Home in 2012

A Special Report from Kiplinger

SLIDE SHOW What $300K Buys You Right Now

We’ve rounded up 10 single-family homes and condos with lots of amenities -- from a energy-efficient windows to an enclosed swimming pool area -- all for $300,000 or less.

+ 6 Good Reasons to Buy a Home Now

MORTGAGES Refinance Today to Save Money on Your Mortgage

For many homeowners, refinancing at current lower rates makes sense because it can help save big bucks.

TOOL Find Home and Condo Prices Where You Live

See how median prices on existing single-family homes and condos in major metropolitan areas have changed since the peak of the housing market.

PRACTICAL ECONOMICS Finally, a Bottom for Home Prices

Plenty of people would like to set up their own household. More-affordable houses could bring them into the market.

VIDEO Renting vs. Owning a Home

Kiplinger's Kim Lankford and Mark Solheim on why renting and home-buying are smart choices for some depending on several key factors.

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QUIZ: How Smart a Homebuyer Are You?

The more you know about the home-buying process, the more money, time and hassle you'll save -- no matter what the current real estate market is doing.

QUIZ: How Smart a Home Seller Are You?

As a home seller, your goal is to get the most money possible, whether in a hot or cold market. The more you know, the bigger your profits -- and the fewer your headaches.

QUIZ: How Smart a Homeowner Are You?

Even if you're not into sweat equity, your home and yard need routine maintenance. The pay off? You'll reduce the need for expensive repairs over the long run.

QUIZ: How to Buy Foreclosures

There are several ways to buy foreclosure properties with each having its own pros and cons. How savvy are you about buying them?

TOOL: Rental Cash Flow: Do the Numbers Add Up?

Use our calculator to help determine whether or not a rental property deal will prove profitable for you.

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