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Latest Second Home Articles
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How to buy a second home
Eyeing a beach bungalow or a mountain lodge? Read these tips first.
5 min read Jun 09, 2021 -
Weekly mortgage and real estate Q&A: Investing in property abroad
Now can be a great time to invest in real estate abroad, especially in places where markets may be less competitive than the U.S.
4 min read May 24, 2021 -
What are bank-owned properties?
Anyone can buy a bank-owned property — but should you?
4 min read May 05, 2021 -
What are mortgage reserves and how much do you need?
Mortgage reserves act as a financial cushion to meet your monthly payments in case your income changes.
2 min read Apr 26, 2021 -
Are condos a good investment?
Before you begin your search, be sure to have clear goals and run the numbers.
4 min read Apr 22, 2021 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Millennial moving trends and surging lumber prices
This week’s top trends include young people who still want to move to cities and skyrocketing lumber prices.
1 min read Feb 20, 2021 -
Close-to-home travel boom opens profit avenues for homeowners, real estate investors
Ways to make some cash from your spare room or apartment.
4 min read Feb 15, 2021 -
Get help with homebuying with a Community Seconds or Affordable Seconds mortgage
These programs can help you buy a home if you don’t have a lot of money saved.
3 min read Feb 09, 2021 -
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.
2 min read Nov 02, 2020 -
Coronavirus is driving a vacation town real estate boom
People with means are seeking to escape to non-urban areas.
4 min read Oct 29, 2020