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There’s nothing like a good home renovation show to get the creative juices flowing. Whether it’s for designing your own home or to give you ideas about buying a foreclosure to flip, these shows can show you the good, bad, and ugly of all things home renovation.

But their surge in popularity means it can be hard to tell which show to watch, or sometimes even find your favorite show when it gets bumped for another. To help, here’s a list of 18 home renovation shows still playing regularly on HGTV and TLC.

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If you think a vacation home is out of the question if you have bad credit, think again. You may have some options.

Imperfect credit can happen to anyone — but those who are willing to work to improve their credit and are dedicated to achieving their financial goals might find that bad credit doesn’t always have to be a dream killer. So, if a vacation home is on your bucket list, let’s talk about how you can make it happen, even with if you’ve had credit problems.

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Although a foreclosure is a closed door for many, it can be an open door for someone who might not be able to afford a home otherwise. But here’s the question: is buying a foreclosed home really a way to get a good deal? Let’s find out.

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Ever wonder if a foreclosure might be a way to get a better deal on a new home? Or if it might work out better for you if you want to buy a home with bad credit? The thought makes sense — if the bank had to take it over the property, they probably want to price it to sell, right?

Not necessarily. According to Vija Williams, Zillow Premier Agent and Principal of VIJA Group Real Estate, you might get an even better deal on the homes that don’t sell at a foreclosure auction and end up being listed as REO, or real-estate owned.

However, she goes on to say that consumers looking to buy higher value homes could use foreclosures as an opportunity to break in at a more affordable price. In her words, investors aren’t typically interested in higher priced homes and that could mean you have a better chance of getting in on the deal.

But what do high-priced foreclosed homes look like? And are they common? A recent search on Zillow uncovered the reality that even the most luxurious homes can end up in foreclosure. Here’s a list of some of the most expensive foreclosed homes on the market today.

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Perusing options is one thing, finding the right place to live is a whole ‘nother. So, how can you choose the city that’s best for you?

Choosing a home is more art than science, though there are factors that can help you narrow down the list. Niche is a data platform that recently ranked the best cities to buy a house. They compare everything from financial matters to schools and lifestyle to create their top 20 list, and you too should balance out all the things that factor into the life you want to live.

Here are just a few of the many things you might want to consider if you’re up for the possibility of making a big move.

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Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. After all, a mortgage has you on the hook for anywhere from 15-30 years. And even though you can always sell a home you don’t like, you can’t guarantee it’ll sell quickly or for as much as you’d like.

In short, your decision to buy a house could be one you live with for decades.

But the questions you need to ask yourself go beyond just the budget and features of the home. You need to consider whether your credit is in good enough shape to get a mortgage, and of course, location matters too. It might be the thing that matters most, as many real estate agents would affirm. So how can you tell what location is best for you? And even if you should consider moving to another state altogether to get more for your money?

This guide will help. Whether your local cost of living makes you break into hives or you’re just curious to see what the rest of the country has to offer, it’s always a good idea to know what’s out there. These are the 20 best cities in the U.S. to buy a house according to data platform Niche.

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