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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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2 Strategies for Buying a Home When You’re in Debt
Spring is here already. Are you lining up your finances for a hom... Read More

April 1, 2015

Can I Get a Seller to Pay My Closing Costs?
Closing costs are one of the most confusing and misunderstood par... Read More

March 30, 2015

10 Home Upgrades That May Not Be Worth It
The economy is reviving, and so is our appetite for spending on ... Read More

March 29, 2015

10 Places Where Home Prices Are Outpacing Wages
Home values significantly outpaced wage growth in the majority of... Read More

March 26, 2015

6 Fees to Look Out for When Buying a Home
Let’s cut to the chase. Obtaining a mortgage to buy a home,... Read More

March 25, 2015

Does a Lower Loan Payment Come at a Big Cost?
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March 24, 2015