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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

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This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. You don’t want someone who is over-scheduled.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

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Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No.

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