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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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How Can I Fight My Property Taxes?

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How Can I Fight My Property Taxes?
This post originally appeared on Money Talks News. Depending on w... Read More

June 12, 2013

Home Prices Up 8.2% From Last Year

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Home Prices Rise 8.2% From Last Year
The housing market has been taking significant steps forward in r... Read More

June 10, 2013

home repairs refinance

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Home Repairs to Do Before You Refinance
Property values have come roaring back. Many can now refinance th... Read More

June 5, 2013

buyers pay more for homes

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Buyers Now Willing to Pay More for Homes
The housing market has made considerable steps toward recovery in... Read More

May 30, 2013

8 Key Facts About Your Mortgage APR

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8 Key Facts About Your Mortgage APR
Securing a mortgage today requires careful consideration of all t... Read More

May 22, 2013

Borrowers, Not Banks, Taxed on Mortgage Settlement Payments

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Double Whammy: Mortgage Settlement Payments Will Be Taxed
If you are one of the more than 1.8 million people who have recei... Read More

May 17, 2013