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July 19, 2022 | By Dana George

Why Graham Stephan Says Paying Your Mortgage off Early Is a Bad Idea

This YouTube star thinks it's silly to pay a mortgage off early. Here's why.
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July 18, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

Average Americans Have Less Savings Than Tiny House Owners. Here's Why

Tiny house living can be a gateway to greater financial freedom. Read on to learn why average Americans spend more and save less than those with tiny houses.
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July 10, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

I Want to Buy a House in a Few Years. Here's How I'm Preparing Now

Hopes and dreams aren't enough to become a homeowner. Read on to learn about one writer's plan to achieve the goal of homeownership.
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July 5, 2022 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Think Home Prices Are Set to Drop? Don't Be So Sure

Home buyers are starting to get priced out of the market, but relief may not be coming just yet.
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July 2, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

Why Banks Don't Use This Important Factor as Proof You Can Afford a Home

Rent is often more expensive than a mortgage payment. If you can afford to rent, can't you also afford to buy a house? Read on to find out why that may not be the case.
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July 1, 2022 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

This Is the Average 30-Something's Mortgage. How Do You Compare?

Here’s a look at how much more the average millennial owes on their home loan now compared with the last couple of years.
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June 30, 2022 | By Brittney Myers

Why Ramit Sethi Says Renting Can Be a Better Decision Than Buying

Many of us are convinced that owning a home is a smart financial move. See why Rami Sethi doesn't believe owning a home is the right move for everyone.
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June 23, 2022 | By Dana George

Been Approved for a Mortgage? Here Are 5 Ways You Could Still Lose the Loan

If you've been approved for a mortgage loan, keep reading. Here, we explain the five ways loan approval can be withdrawn.
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June 20, 2022 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

As Median Sales Prices Hit Record Highs, How Much Would Monthly Payments Be on a $500,000 Home?

Home affordability is declining as the median U.S. home price is 20.7% greater than it was a year ago. Learn more about what this can mean for your home loan.
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June 17, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Here's Why You Shouldn't Worry About a Housing Bubble

There are similarities between the 2007 housing crisis and today's market. However, there are enough differences that experts believe there is no bubble.
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June 9, 2022 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

I Made This Mistake When Getting a Mortgage -- and It Cost Me Thousands

Want an easy way to save money on your next home? Here's how a few hours can save you thousands.
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June 3, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

U.S. New-Home Sales Just Plunged to Pandemic-era Lows

A new report by the U.S. Census shows that the annual sales of new family homes dropped to its lowest since April 2020. Find out more.
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June 2, 2022 | By Dana George

4 Things I Learned About Buying a House in a Frenzied Market

While it may feel impossible to purchase a home right now, it's not. Keep reading to learn four important lessons about buying in 2022.
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May 31, 2022 | By Dana George

4 Tips for Finding (or Creating) Your Dream Home in a Tough Housing Market

These are challenging times to buy a home, but keep reading to learn four tips for making it easier.
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May 30, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Here's How Much House You Can Buy for $350,000 in 5 Hot Markets

There can be some drastic trade-offs when you decide where to live. Here is how much house you can buy for $350,000 in five hot markets.
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May 30, 2022 | By Dana George

I Made This Mistake When Refinancing My Mortgage -- and Have Regretted It Since

Refinancing a mortgage would be easier if we could only see the future. Keep reading to learn how one writer miscalculated what would happen next.
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May 29, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Will the Red-Hot Housing Market Cool Off in 2022?

With mortgage rates rising and home prices at an all-time high, the housing market is showing signs of slowing. Read on to learn more.
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May 27, 2022 | By Dana George

5 Reasons It Pays to Stage Your Home, Even in a Seller's Market

Why leave money on the table? Here are five reasons staged homes fetch a higher asking price.
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May 25, 2022 | By Dana George

How I Bought a House for Under Market Value in a Red-Hot Market

It's a great time to sell a home but a tough time to buy. Here's how one writer purchased a home under market value.
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May 21, 2022 | By Dana George

Yes, the Housing Market Will Come Back Down. Here’s Why

It's not a question of whether home prices will stabilize, but a question of when. Keep reading to find out why prices are sure to slow down.
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May 17, 2022 | By Dana George

I Made This Mistake When Renovating My Home -- and Have Regretted It Since

Home renovations can be expensive and stressful, even if you never regret any of your decisions. Here's a renovation regret that one writer has carried for years.
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May 14, 2022 | By Dana George

I Made This Mistake When Selling My Home and Have Regretted It Since

Home-selling mistakes are often expensive. Here's what one writer regrets most about decisions she made while selling a home.
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May 14, 2022 | By Dana George

Here’s How Much Selling Your Own Home Can Cost You

If you're considering selling your home by owner to save money, keep reading. Here's how much the move might cost you.
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May 11, 2022 | By Dana George

Why One City Is Banning Residents from Renting Out Rooms

This city has decided to put a cap on unrelated people co-living. Keep reading to learn how this may impact existing affordable housing shortages there.
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May 9, 2022 | By Dana George

5 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Buying a Home

If you're buying a home, you understand the stress involved. Here are five techniques to help reduce frustration.