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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

| February 16, 2023

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How to Tell If You’re Really Ready to Buy a Home
Buying a home is no easy feat. There’s a lot of paperwork y... Read More

October 17, 2016

Help! My Sister and I Can’t Agree on What to do With Our Late Dad’s Home
Q. My sister and I both own our dad’s home. He died last year. ... Read More

October 16, 2016

Can You Be Denied a Mortgage if You’re Pregnant?
Hematologist Elizabeth Budde was far along in her pregnancy wh... Read More

October 12, 2016

How Using Your Latest Paycheck for a Down Payment Could Stall Your Mortgage
Are you saving up a down payment to buy a home? Here’s some... Read More

October 11, 2016

Here’s What It Costs to Sell a House
If you’re in the process of moving out of your current hous... Read More

October 8, 2016

The Homebuying Cost You Shouldn’t Overlook
When people are looking to buy a home, they may be thinking about... Read More

October 3, 2016