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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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How to Close on a Home or Real Estate Deal & Avoid Problems
You’ve come a long way toward owning a home. You’ve conquered... Read More

February 1, 2017

How to Get Your Credit Ready for Homebuying Season
So you’ve decided you’re ready to purchase a home. Bu... Read More

January 31, 2017

The Pros & Cons of a Homeowners Association (HOA)
When you buy a home that is part of a homeowners association, or ... Read More

January 29, 2017

How to Find a Good Realtor or Real Estate Agent
If you’re looking to buy, sell or rent a home, you might be thi... Read More

January 29, 2017

Trump’s Mortgage Fee Cut Reversal: What it Really Means for House Hunters
Almost lost amid all the celebrating and marching this weekend we... Read More

January 23, 2017

How to Buy a Foreclosed Home
Buying a foreclosed home can be an affordable option for cash-str... Read More

January 23, 2017