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Back in 2007, we were just starting to see what would become known as the bursting of the housing market bubble. That was ten years ago....

Have you been thinking about selling? If so, the time may be right. Although market conditions in different areas can vary, recent...

"WE HAVE A CREDIT CARD IN OUR NAME THAT OUR DAUGHTER IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO USE (IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY). SHE’S GETTING READY TO BUY HER...

Now that the traditional buying and selling season is winding down, let’s take a look at mortgage interest rates over the past few...

What sets an FHA Streamline Refinance apart from a conventional refinance is that verification of your income, employment and credit...

Although spring and summer are considered to be the prime seasons for real estate, the fall—which is right around the corner, by the...

Many buyers get overly focused on the price of their targeted new home and end up haggling over what turns out to be just a drop in the...

"I’M BUYING A LARGER HOME THAN I HAVE NOW AND MY BROKER SAID I MAY NEED A JUMBO LOAN. I KNOW THAT A JUMBO LOAN IS A MORTGAGE FOR A HIGHER...

Whether you’re considering making upgrades before you put your home on the market or simply looking to add to the overall value of your...

If you’re looking to save money when you buy, there are different ways you can do that (besides buying a less-expensive home, of course)....

"WITH THE INTEREST RATES GOING UP RECENTLY, WOULD IT STILL MAKE SENSE FOR ME TO REFINANCE NOW OR SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL THE RATES ARE...

If you want to make your home more eco-friendly, there are many ways to accomplish that. The simplest way to be more eco-friendly is to...

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"I’M BUYING A NEW HOME AND MY MORTGAGE BROKER RECOMMENDED A SETTLEMENT COMPANY FOR MY CLOSING. DO I HAVE TO USE THIS PARTICULAR COMPANY...

One month's rent could get you into your dream home! You put down 1%, your lender contributes 2%*, giving you 3% equity at closing. Great...

Spring may seem like quite a ways off, but if you’re looking to buy in 2017—and your credit isn’t as good as it could be—you should start...

As a real estate investor, even the smallest misstep can be catastrophic. Here’s how to avoid a few of the most common mistakes:

"I’M GETTING READY TO APPLY FOR MY FIRST MORTGAGE. I KNOW I HAVE TO FILL OUT AN INITIAL LOAN APPLICATION, BUT WHAT PAPERWORK WILL I BE...

If you’re on a budget, making major renovations to your home before you sell may not be feasible. However, there are smaller improvements...