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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 creditโ€”and potentially trying to improve itโ€”and shopping for a house that meets your wants and needs. Thatโ€™s all before you enter the process of applying for a mortgage and considering your... Read More

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Tips for Negotiating House Prices
Buying a home is an excitingโ€”and typically very expensiveโ€”ven... Read More

July 5, 2021

How Does a Home Equity Line of Credit Work
Key Points about HELOCs HELOCs can be a path to increased cash fl... Read More

July 1, 2021

The Worsening State of Mortgage Affordability in 2021
In a Nutshell According to a recent study by Point2, new homeowne... Read More

June 12, 2021

Should You Get an FHA or Conventional Loan?
You found your dream home, but now comes the hard part: figuring ... Read More

June 8, 2021

How to Get Your Credit Ready for a Mortgage
You donโ€™t need perfect credit to buy a home. However, the highe... Read More

May 19, 2021

31 Spring Home Improvement Projects To Increase Your Homeโ€™s Value
This article originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks and has been ... Read More

May 1, 2021