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The Remote Worker's Guide to Securing a Mortgage

Learn about the documentation you'll need to provide as a remote worker seeking mortgage approval.

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Building Credit for Your Dream Home: 5 Clever Tips (Minus the Credit Cards!)

Learn how to boost your credit to get a better rate as a homebuyer --without applying for a new credit card!

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How Mortgage Points Can Lower Rates and Make Payments More Affordable

Learn how mortgage points can help make your monthly mortgage payment more affordable over the life of the loan.

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House Hunting: Finding the Perfect Price Tag for Your Dream Home

Here is now to calculate how much home you can afford to purchase.

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Does Pre-Approval Really Matter in Home Shopping? The Answer May Surprise You

Learn how pre-approval can put you in a more competitive position to purchase a home in today's market.

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7 Surprising Things You Can Negotiate With Home Sellers to Get the Home You Deserve

Think you can't negotiate in a competitive market? Think again! Check out these little-known facts you can negotiate even in a seller's market.

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Buying a Home Rather Than Renting Still Makes Sense and Here's Why

With rents continuing to rise and interest rates not going down, you may wonder if you should still rent or take the plunge and buy. Here's what you need to know.

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Get the Best of Both Worlds: The Role of Mortgage Pros and Real Estate Agents in Buying a Home

Learn how real estate agents and mortgage professionals work together to help you buy a home.

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Thinking About Waiting to Buy? You May Want To Think Twice!

Should you wait for home prices before buying? Here is what most experts are saying about the current housing market.

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Decoding Homeowners Insurance: How Much Coverage Do You Need?

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Determining the Right Homeowners Insurance Coverage for Your Property

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Waiting For Home Prices To Drop Dramatically? Here's Why You Shouldn't Wait

If you're waiting for home prices to crash like they did in 2008, you may be waiting for a long time. Here's why that's unlikely to happen.

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Why Condos are a Great Homeownership Option this Spring

Here are the top reasons to consider buying a condo this Spring.

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20% Down May Not Be The Right Move For You - Here's Why

Putting down 20% on your home purchase could actually be the wrong move! Read this article to learn why.

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Navigating Home Buying and Budgeting During Inflation: Mastering It for Success

Here's how to manage your budget during times of inflation and still make your home buying dreams come true.

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Get Ready for the Spring Homebuying Season with These 5 Home Buying Tips

Use these tips to get ahead of the homebuying competition this spring.

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How to Profit from Buying a Home Now Despite Rising Rates

Learn about the unexpected advantage of buying a home when rates are high.

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Homebuying Help: How Downpayment Assistance Programs Work

Learn more about downpayment assistance programs and their requirements.

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What's the Max Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio for a Mortgage?

Learn what DTI is and what the max ratio you can have and still qualify for a home loan.

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Should You Close Credit Cards Before Applying for a Mortgage?

Learn whether it's a smart move to close credit cards after paying them off if you plan to buy a home

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Does Having a Student Loan Affect a Mortgage Pre-Approval?

Learn how student loans affect your ability to get pre-approved and how you can qualify for a loan despite large loans.