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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. Childhood joy.

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

Savings Corner

“Buyers tend to forget to factor in other costs, like homeowners association fees and setting money aside for maintenance costs,” says Paige Kruger, Realtor and founder of Signal Real Estate in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Sign up for a Bankrate account to determine the right time to strike on your mortgage with our daily rate trends.