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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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Why Your Home May Not Be Worth As Much As You Think
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How Buying a Home Can Help Your Credit

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How Buying a Home Can Help Your Credit
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June 10, 2015

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A Bad Habit From the Real Estate Bubble Resurfaces
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Why You Can’t Afford Your Dream Home
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The 20 Hottest Real Estate Markets in America
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