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What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
real estate Before you can apply for a mortgage loan and buy your dream home, there's a good bit of preparation to be done.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Four Things to Consider Before Giving Your Kid a Down Payment
Younger generations sometimes face an uphill battle to buy their first home. Here’s how to decide if you can help — or if you should.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home
If you want to help your children buy a home your options range from family loans to outright gifts.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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7 Places to Buy a Vacation Home Safe From Climate Risks
Seven places where you can buy a vacation home that will stay safer from climate risks like hurricanes and wildfires.
By Becca van Sambeck Last updated
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10 Reasons You'll Regret Buying a House With a Swimming Pool
You could come to regret buying a house with a swimming pool due to a variety of costs and risks.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Last updated
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More Relevant
It's been hard to avoid private mortgage insurance in an era of rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
By Ella Vincent Published
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What Are the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
If you don't plan for these hidden expenses of homeownership when buying a home, you could be stuck paying more than you can afford.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Seven Reasons Your House Is Still on the Market
real estate You stuck a for-sale sign in the front yard but the offers aren’t rolling in. Here’s why.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Consider These Factors Before Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy
The decision to rent or buy your home is not purely financial.
By Zain Jaffer Published