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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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25 Metro Areas with the Hottest Housing Markets
They say a good place is hard to find, but if you’re looking to... Read More

November 17, 2017

How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for a Mortgage?
Unless you have a few hundred thousand dollars in cash handy, get... Read More

November 3, 2017

Why Do I Have to Pay My Real Estate Agent 6%?
When it’s time to sell your house, you may have visions of doll... Read More

November 1, 2017

Why You Should Still Talk to a Lender Even if You’re Not Ready to Buy a Home
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might think you’re not ... Read More

October 31, 2017

The Millennial Mortgage Problem: Down Payments and Expensive Cities
If you’re a millennial who’d like to buy a house before Beyon... Read More

October 4, 2017

Where Are Millennials Moving? The Answer May Surprise You
It’s no secret that young people are getting married and st... Read More

October 3, 2017