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Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits for 2022 Rising
Becoming a Homeowner For 2022, the standard conforming limit for single-unit properties is $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from the 2021 cap.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Win in a Red-Hot Housing Market
Becoming a Homeowner Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, these strategies will help you get the best deal.
By Daniel Bortz Published
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How to Give a First-Time Home Buyer a Hand
Becoming a Homeowner With home prices soaring, newbies may need financial help from their family. Here’s how to do it right.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home in Retirement?
mortgages If you’re thinking about renting your next home instead of buying, consider the pros and cons of the decision.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
Becoming a Homeowner Home sales and prices have been on a tear and are forecast to continue to rise in 2021. Whether you're hoping to sell, buy or refi, contributing writer Daniel Bortz has insights for you. Also: What to make of SPACs?
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Things to Consider Before You Refinance Your Mortgage
mortgages With mortgage rates hovering near all-time lows, refinancing is on many homeowners’ minds right now. Are you a good candidate?
By Chad Chubb, CFP® Published
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Update: Biden Administration Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium, Again
Coronavirus and Your Money Getting to work right after the inauguration ceremony was over, President Joe Biden included assistance for renters and homeowners among a slew of executive orders to help struggling Americans.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Analyst: Housing Market Will Stay Strong in 2021
Markets But the pace of home sales could slow by the end of the year.
By Emma Patch Published
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Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
banking We evaluated major banks, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and home and auto insurers to see how well they treat their clients.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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