How to buy a house in Missouri
Housing prices and cost of living are relatively low in the Show-Me State.
4 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Larissa Runkle
Writer, Personal Finance, Real Estate
EXPERTISE
- Home Lending
- Personal Finance
- Real Estate
EDUCATION
- B.A. Linguistics, Brandeis University
Larissa Runkle has spent nearly a decade working as a personal finance and real estate writer. Her work has been widely featured in a number of national publications including Bankrate, LendingTree, The Points Guy, Penny Hoarder, and Realtor.com.
Larissa's latest articles
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What is an easement, and how do they work?
Easements, which grant an outside party the legal right to use private property, can be complicated.
5 min read Sep 15, 2025 -
How to refinance when you have a second mortgage
It’s not as easy to refinance your mortgage when you have equity debt. Here are the options.
5 min read Sep 09, 2025 -
Closing costs in North Carolina
North Carolina homebuyers and sellers both pay closing costs.
4 min read Aug 11, 2025 -
Flex Modification Program (FMP): Everything you need to know
If you’re behind on your mortgage, a Flex Modification might be able to help.
6 min read Jul 30, 2025 -
Mortgage lender vs. servicer: What’s the difference?
What happens when your loan moves to a new servicer?
5 min read Jul 15, 2025 -
Checklist for selling a house: 15 things to do
A complete list to keep you organized from pre-listing to closing day.
6 min read Jul 08, 2025 -
Mortgages and loans to pay for home renovations
Financial tools to make that project happen — provided you pick the right one for your needs.
16 min read Jul 03, 2025