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10 homebuying tips for 2010

Get out your calculators. Homebuying will require more research to find the best deals this year.

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Rates up for 5th week
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Rates up for 5th week
Although rates continue to rise, the 30-year fixed average for 2009 was the lowest in history.

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Mortgage Overnight Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
30 yr fixed
5.29%
5.34%
15 yr fixed
4.73%
4.67%
5/1 ARM
4.48%
4.50%
30 yr fixed refi
5.30%
5.36%
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BySteve McLinden
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Buying down points
It's a win-win: You get a higher selling price on your home while the buyer saves big on a mortgage.
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