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

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10 Cities Where Millennials Are Buying Homes (& 10 Where They Aren’t)
With staggering student loans, fewer affordable starter homes and... Read More

July 3, 2017

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How to Determine Your Down Payment on a Home
There’s a lot to learn when you’re in the market for a ne... Read More

June 25, 2017

Coming up with 20% down isn't always necessary. Here's what you need to know about lown-down-payment mortgage programs.

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How to Choose the Low Down Payment Mortgage That’s Right For You
Low down payment mortgage loans have been around much longer than... Read More

June 24, 2017

Here's how to keep your flexible work life from hurting your chances of getting a mortgage.

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How to Get a Mortgage Without a Full-Time, Permanent Job
The growing number of gig economy workers in this country may hav... Read More

June 21, 2017

An inexpensive can of paint holds a lot more power than you think.

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Could the Color You Paint the Walls Help Your Home Sell for More?
From the time of year to the neighborhood, a lot of factors com... Read More

June 14, 2017

Foreclosures declined for the 20th consecutive month year-over-year, but were still high in these 10 states.

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10 States Suffering the Most From Foreclosures
Foreclosures in May were down 19% from the previous year, the 20t... Read More

June 13, 2017