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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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4 Home Upgrades That Could Save You Money This Winter
Now that fall has come and gone, we no longer get to see changing... Read More

January 1, 2014

5 Ways to Make a Mortgage Move Faster

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5 Ways to Make a Mortgage Move Faster
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... Read More

December 20, 2013

What the New FHA Loan Limits Mean for You

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Why a Mortgage May Cost You More in 2014
The Federal Housing Administration recently announced a reduction... Read More

December 18, 2013

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Is Foreclosure the End of Homeownership for You?
If your home was foreclosed upon during the recent housing crash,... Read More

December 16, 2013

5 Things Homebuyers Forget to Ask Their Lenders

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5 Things Homebuyers Forget to Ask Their Lenders
Getting a mortgage can mean keeping track of a lot of moving part... Read More

December 13, 2013

adverse possession squatters rights

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Do Squatters Actually Have Rights?
Technically, you could walk into a home that isn’t yours and de... Read More

December 11, 2013