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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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May 30, 2015

4 Tips for Summer House Hunters
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May 29, 2015

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Millions of consumers will have to absorb a major hit to their ho... Read More

May 29, 2015

10 Places Where Homebuyers Can Still Find Deals
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May 28, 2015

Is Your Credit Keeping You From Buying a Home? You’re Not Alone
For most of us, buying a home is both exciting and scary. It’s ... Read More

May 27, 2015