Complete costs of buying a home
The costs associated with homeownership go beyond the mortgage payment.
8 min read
May 16, 2023
Jennifer Bradley Franklin is a multi-platform journalist and author, often covering finance, real estate, travel, food, design, beauty and celebrities. Jennifer loves helping readers feel confident in making financial and real estate decisions by serving up experts who make things simple.
In addition to writing for Bankrate, her work is featured in Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, Bon Appetit, Food Network, Architectural Digest, People, Delta Sky and others. She's also the proud co-author of the 2016 book "Make it ZERO: The Movement to Safeguard Every Child," in which she wrote about poverty, hunger and other social issues facing America’s youth. Jennifer has a journalism degree from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, and she's proudly based in Atlanta. When she’s not discovering a far-flung destination, Jennifer loves exploring the terrific restaurants in her hometown and never minds taking a detour for an exceptional cup of coffee.
Jennifer Bradley's latest articles
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10 ways to get the best HELOC rate
What to watch for to get a top offer on a home equity line of credit.
8 min read May 11, 2023 -
8 things to do immediately when you buy a new home
Congrats, new homeowner! Do these things first before you get settled in your new place.
6 min read May 02, 2023 -
Mortgage prequalification: What it is and how to get it
Getting prequalified for mortgage is different from a mortgage preapproval.
5 min read Apr 13, 2023 -
How to buy a foreclosed home: A 5-step guide
Buying a foreclosed home can be complicated. Learn how to do it like a pro.
6 min read Apr 13, 2023 -
Mortgage application: Questions to prepare for
The Uniform Residential Loan Application includes the following sections.
5 min read Mar 28, 2023 -
What percentage of income should go to a mortgage?
Every borrower’s situation is different, but there are at least two schools of thought.
4 min read Mar 27, 2023 -
Real estate comps: How to find them
You can find real estate comps with a little bit of research. Here’s how.
6 min read Mar 06, 2023