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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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20 Metro Areas with the Most Flipped Homes
The art of house-flipping is on the rise thanks to the popularity... Read More

September 28, 2017

Active-duty military members are given a number of financial protections, and the major credit reporting agencies just added one more perk to that list.

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5 Things Every Service Member Needs to Consider before Buying a House
Buying a house is a serious commitment of not only your time and ... Read More

September 17, 2017

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3 Steps to Figure Out How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
Generally, the amount a lender will allow you to borrow for a mor... Read More

September 16, 2017

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Buying a Home? Ask Your Partner These 4 Questions First
Buying your first home is incredibly exciting, but there’s also... Read More

September 7, 2017

Millennials are increasingly becoming homeowners, but in some cities more than others.

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3 Surprising Expenses to Prepare for When You Buy Your First House
When you first buy a house you expect to pay for a lot of things.... Read More

September 2, 2017

When it comes to selling homes, some places are much more profitable than others.

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The States Most (and Least) Likely to Have Underwater Properties
More than 5.4 million homes in the United States are “seriously... Read More

August 31, 2017