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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 Price Your Home to Get Top Dollar
If you’re thinking of selling your house, this is the season. P... Read More

July 5, 2015

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Can a Down Payment Be Too Big?
Building up savings can feel good. It’s nice to know you are wo... Read More

July 4, 2015

Why Refinancing Isn't As Easy As You Think It Is

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Why Refinancing Isn’t As Easy As You Think
Homeowners who haven’t gone touched their mortgage in rec... Read More

July 2, 2015

buying a home in cash

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Cash Buyers Are Getting Out of the Housing Market & That’s Good for You
In many parts of the country, housing prices gave returned to pre... Read More

July 2, 2015

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Should You Ever Pay Cash for a Home?
While some of us may be struggling just to afford a down payment,... Read More

June 28, 2015

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How Much Equity Do I Need to Refinance?
When you own a home, you often have a mortgage. But the interest ... Read More

June 27, 2015