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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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Buying a Home Is About to Change Forever
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The Most Affordable Places to Buy a Home in America
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October 2, 2015

Bad Credit? You Still Might Be Able to Get a Mortgage
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September 30, 2015

Everything You Need to Know About Home Inspections
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September 27, 2015

Can You Still Get a Seller to Pay Your Closing Costs in Today’s Housing Market?
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September 23, 2015

Wells Fargo Raises Credit Score Requirement for FHA Loans
Wells Fargo, one of the nation’s largest originators of loa... Read More

September 21, 2015