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May 10, 2021 | By Dana George

How to Keep Calm While House Shopping in Today's Market

It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying a house. Keep reading, though, to learn how keeping calm can save you money and heartache.
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May 6, 2021 | By Dana George

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your House

As a home seller, it's up to you to avoid potentially high-cost mistakes when listing your home. Here are six missteps you won't want to make.
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May 4, 2021 | By Natasha Etzel

New Bill Would Give First-Time Home Buyers up to $15,000 in Tax Credits

This new bill could make it easier for more people to buy their first home. Learn more about the proposed first-time home buyer tax credits worth up to $15,000.
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May 2, 2021 | By Dana George

5 Things to Consider Before Selling a Home During a Pandemic

If you're tempted to sell while the market is hot, keep reading. Here are five things to consider before you put your house on the market.
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April 25, 2021 | By Dana George

5 Things Not to Do Before Buying a House

It's important to know what not to do before buying a house to make it easier to land a great mortgage. Here are five things to avoid before the big purchase.
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April 25, 2021 | By Dana George

Selling Your Home This Summer? 5 Reasons Not to Overprice

Everyone wants to receive a fair price on their home, but overpricing can backfire. Keep reading to learn why the right price matters.
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April 17, 2021 | By Dana George

3 Reasons You'll End Up Paying More for a Construction Loan

It's possible to pay more than necessary for a construction loan. Keep reading to learn three ways to save money.
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April 14, 2021 | By Dana George

The Easiest Way to Afford the Home of Your Dreams

If you want to avoid a bidding war for a move-in ready house, keep reading to learn how you can finance home renovations on a fixer-upper.
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April 12, 2021 | By Elizabeth Aldrich

3 Reasons Why the Midwest Is the Best Place to Buy a House Right Now

In addition to lower-than-average home prices and high quality of living, you'll also find good salaries and a low overall cost of living in the Midwest.
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April 7, 2021 | By Dana George

4 Great Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage

Does it make sense to spend time and money refinancing your mortgage? Keep reading to learn some of the best reasons to take the leap.
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April 2, 2021 | By Dana George

How Much House Do You Really Need? Here's How to Know

Spending money on a house that's larger than you need diminishes how much you have to invest in the future. Here's how to know how much house you need.
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April 1, 2021 | By Dana George

3 Things You Need to Know About 'For Sale by Owner' (FSBO)

For sale by owner home sales aren't as common as agent-led sales, but they still have merit. Whether you're buying or selling a FSBO, here's what you need to know.
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March 31, 2021 | By Dana George

3 Reasons to Interview Potential Real Estate Agents

It's smart to interview real estate agents before you choose one. Read on to learn three reasons why.
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March 30, 2021 | By Dana George

How Home Sellers Can Make Their Property Move-In Ready

Making your home move-in ready is not only helpful to buyers, it may net you more money on your home sale. Read on to learn more.
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March 27, 2021 | By Natasha Etzel

5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Before Applying for a Mortgage

Planning to apply for a mortgage? These tips will help you improve your credit so you can get a great home loan in the near future.
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March 25, 2021 | By Dana George

4 Sure Ways to Lose Money When You Sell a Home

If you're going to sell your home, make sure to squeeze every last penny out of the transaction. Read on to learn four things you should avoid.
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March 21, 2021 | By Natasha Etzel

Get a 0% Loan for Your Down Payment and Closing Costs as a First-Time Home Buyer in This City

Want to make buying your first home in Texas more affordable? Austin offers a 0% first-time home buyer loan that can pay for the down payment and closing costs.
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March 8, 2021 | By Natasha Etzel

This City Offers Interest-Free Loans Up to $40K for First-Time Home Buyers

Want to move to an affordable city? This city offers interest-free loans of up to 40k for first-time home buyers. Keep reading to learn more about this program.
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Feb. 24, 2021 | By Dana George

4 Reasons Home Sellers Should Spring for a Home Inspection

Traditionally, home buyers pay for their own home inspections. Here are four reasons sellers should consider springing for the inspection.
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Feb. 19, 2021 | By Dana George

6 Good Reasons to Take the Leap and Buy a Home

Yes, the interest rates are historically low, but that's not the only reason to buy a home. Read on to learn more.
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Jan. 30, 2021 | By Dana George

Why VA Loan Origination Has Soared Despite COVID-19

Many feared that the pandemic would crush the housing market. Instead, the opposite happened. Read more to learn how VA loans have helped drive the market.
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Jan. 22, 2021 | By Kimberly Rotter, AFC®

New Mortgage Rules May Help More Borrowers Get Home Loans in 2021

New mortgage rules may make it easier for you to get a home loan in 2021.
A woman using her smartphone to get a mortgage.
Jan. 19, 2021 | By Dana George

This Is the Most Popular Mortgage Lender in the U.S.

Motley Fool Money researched the top 25 mortgage lenders in the U.S. Read on to learn which lender wins the title of "America's favorite."
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Jan. 15, 2021 | By Dana George

When Should You Sell Your Home? The Benefits of Each Season

If you're looking to sell your home, there's no bad time of year to put it on the market. Read more to learn about the benefits of selling during each season.
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Jan. 3, 2021 | By Dana George

Buying a Home in 2021? Don't Be Fooled by These 8 Tricks

Home sellers routinely mask unattractive aspects of their homes, including issues that must be addressed. Read about tricks sellers use to camouflage problems.