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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

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How to Pull Cash From the Home You Just Bought
As this exuberant housing market takes shape, the chance to harve... Read More

September 17, 2013

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A New Voice For Homeowners?
A new homeowner advocacy group started accepting members this mon... Read More

September 8, 2013

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40% of All Home Sales Are Now Cash Deals
Home sales were up in July, and a large chunk of them were cash p... Read More

September 4, 2013

5 Creative Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment

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5 Creative Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment
To successfully purchase a home today, you will need a down payme... Read More

September 4, 2013

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When Repo Men Clear Out the Wrong House
A West Virginia woman returned to her home Aug. 6 to find it empt... Read More

August 31, 2013

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The Top Cities for Health & Real Estate Wealth
Want to live in a healthy community with great home-price appreci... Read More

August 30, 2013