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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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Most Homebuyers Clueless About Mortgage Basics
Many homeowners are once again wading back into the housing marke... Read More

May 14, 2013

3 Quick Fixes to Help Your House Sell for More
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... Read More

May 13, 2013

Fewer Americans Struggling With Underwater Homes
As a result of the national housing crisis that led to millions o... Read More

May 10, 2013

How Student Loans Can Keep You From Buying a Home
As student loans take on an increasing presence among the 20-some... Read More

May 3, 2013

How to Get a Mortgage If You’re Not a U.S. Citizen
If you are not a U.S. citizen, trying to get home loan financing ... Read More

May 1, 2013

Is Paying Down Your Mortgage Fast a Bad Idea?
Making extra payments on your mortgage? Many people do — th... Read More

April 29, 2013