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Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

Buyers of newly built homes are sometimes shocked to see their property-tax bills skyrocket after the first year. Americans' property-tax bills have risen sharply in recent years. But the newest ...