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How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for a Mortgage?

It can take several days or weeks — even longer — to get approved for a mortgage, but that timeline heavily depends on how honest you are with your lender.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for a Mortgage?
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How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for a Mortgage?

It can take several days or weeks — even longer — to get approved for a mortgage, but that timeline heavily depends on how honest you are with your lender.

Christine DiGangi

Why Do I Have to Pay My Real Estate Agent 6%?
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Why Do I Have to Pay My Real Estate Agent 6%?

When you use a real estate agent to sell your house, you also have to plan on paying a commission. Is there a way around that?

Gerri Detweiler

3 Steps to Figure Out How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
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3 Steps to Figure Out How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

Use these three steps to help determine how much mortgage you can afford and how much you can borrow.

Clark Randall

Buying a Home? Ask Your Partner These 4 Questions First
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Buying a Home? Ask Your Partner These 4 Questions First

Make sure you discuss these 4 things before buying a house with your significant other.

Cheryl Lock

The 37 Most Profitable Markets for Home Sellers
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The 37 Most Profitable Markets for Home Sellers

When it comes to selling homes, some places are much more profitable than others.

Paige DiFiore

20 ZIP Codes With the Highest Real Estate Returns
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20 ZIP Codes With the Highest Real Estate Returns

ZIP codes play a large role in the real estate game — especially when it comes to profit.

Paige DiFiore

10 Cities Where Millennials Are Buying Homes (& 10 Where They Aren't)
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10 Cities Where Millennials Are Buying Homes (& 10 Where They Aren't)

Millennials are increasingly becoming homeowners, but in some cities more than others.

Paige DiFiore

How to Determine Your Down Payment on a Home
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How to Determine Your Down Payment on a Home

Buying a house can be confusing, so here’s what you need to know about down payments, and whether you’re ready to pay for one.

Orlando Rodriguez

How to Get a Mortgage Without a Full-Time, Permanent Job
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How to Get a Mortgage Without a Full-Time, Permanent Job

Here's how to keep your flexible work life from hurting your chances of getting a mortgage.

Mia Taylor

Here's What You Need to Know About Getting a Mortgage With 'Paper Losses'
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Here's What You Need to Know About Getting a Mortgage With 'Paper Losses'

If your tax returns show a net loss, you may have a tough time getting a mortgage. Here's what you need to know.

Scott Sheldon

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