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Buying a home is probably your life's most costly undertaking. Learn how to find the best lenders and get the best interest rates and you can save tens of thousands of dollars.
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10 Cities With the Biggest Home Price Drops This Year

In March, almost half of the homes for sale in North Port, Florida, dropped in price. Find out where to start your search for an affordable home.
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How Much Money Can You Save With an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?

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If you own a home, it's on you to keep it in good shape. Keep reading to learn a few reasons your home might lose value -- and how you can help.
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It's Fair Housing Month. Here Are 3 Steps You Can Take to Ensure You Get an Unbiased Appraisal

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Timeshare companies employ heavy-handed sales tactics. Keep reading to learn what you can do if you regret a timeshare purchase.
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Bought a House With a Low Interest Rate? Here's Why That Could Be a Huge Asset if You Sell

If you have an assumable mortgage, you might find selling your home much easier. Read on to find out why.
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April 22, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Do This One Thing to Help Pay Thousands Less on Your Mortgage

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10 Cities Where Home Prices Remain Sky High

Home prices appear to be softening in specific pockets of the country. However, find out the 10 cities where they remain sky-high.
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Need to Sell a House ASAP? These 3 Cash Buyers Are Waiting

Selling your home to a cash buyer could help you close within 14 days or less. Read on to discover which companies are buying homes at the best closing prices.
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April 20, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Homeownership Rates Among Women Declined Last Year. Here's How You Can Buck the Trend

Women are losing some of the gains we made in homeownership rates. Read on to learn what to do if you're a woman looking to buy your own home.
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April 19, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Down Payments Are on the Decline. Is Putting 10% Down Enough?

You have to make at least a 20% down payment to buy a home, right? Well, no. Read on to learn the benefits (and drawbacks) of putting down half as much.
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April 19, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

It's Financial Literacy Month. Here Are 3 Tips to Make Buying a Home a Reality

Buying a home could be the most expensive purchase you ever make. Keep reading to learn how to approach it in spite of an unfavorable market for buyers.
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April 18, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Here's Why You Shouldn't Think of Your Home as an Investment

If you've ever thought of buying a primary residence as making an investment, you may want to reconsider. Keep reading to learn why.
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April 18, 2023 | By Kristi Waterworth

You Can Pay to Lower the Interest Rate on Your Mortgage. Here's How

You don't have to pay full price for your mortgage. Here's how to get a discount on your next home purchase.
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April 18, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Buying a House With a Friend? Don't Make the Same Mistake I Did

Buying property with a friend may help you get a better deal. But read on to learn why it's important to get everything in writing before you take that leap.
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April 17, 2023 | By Steven Porrello

Here's What a $10,000 Monthly Mortgage Would Buy in These 5 Cities

A $10,000 monthly mortgage could buy you a home with a $1.45 million sticker price. Read on to see what that looks like in five hot housing markets.
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April 17, 2023 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Investing in Property? Use This Tip to Make the Most of Your Investment

If done properly, you can avoid paying taxes on your real estate gains. Read on to learn more about how this process works.
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April 17, 2023 | By Steven Porrello

Looking to Move? These Are the 10 Worst-Ranked Cities to Raise a Family

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