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10 Tips to Secure the Best Interest Rate on your Mortgage

Article originally published December 13th, 2017. Updated February 16th, 2023. Buying a home is an extensive process. It includes marshaling your assets, reviewing your credit—and potentially trying to improve it—and shopping for a house that meets your wants and needs. That’s all before you enter the process of applying for a mortgage and considering your... Read More

| February 16, 2023

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The Most Important Factors to Getting the Lowest Mortgage Rate
It’s not surprising that interest rates are on the rise as ... Read More

January 15, 2014

More Real Estate Agents Saying ‘Don’t Sell Yet’
Fewer real estate agents think now is a good time to sell a home ... Read More

January 7, 2014

What It Means to Be ‘Pre-Approved’ for a Mortgage
For many of us, buying a home represents one of the big... Read More

January 5, 2014

How to Buy a House With Flawed Finances
The housing market is showing signs of recovery after the housi... Read More

January 4, 2014

The Easiest Way to Boost Your Retirement Income
Although many people work their entire lives so they can be fina... Read More

January 2, 2014

This Good Habit Could Stop You From Getting a Mortgage
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January 1, 2014