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Bankrate survey: Nearly half of renters are afraid they can’t buy
Many renters want to be homeowners. Find out why others don’t or can’t.
3 min read Feb 09, 2016
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Do you ever have deja vu? 8 classic home features that are hot again
Kinda like in the movie ‘Groundhog Day,’ some home amenities keep coming back in style.
4 min read Feb 02, 2016
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Should you sell a home, then buy another, or try to do both at the same time?
Should you buy a new home after selling the old one, or can you do them simultaneously?
3 min read Jan 15, 2016
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How can I buy the drug dealer’s burned-out house next door?
Meth dealers rented the adjacent house. Now it’s burned. Will the landlord sell to me?
3 min read Jan 08, 2016
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Here’s what it would take for adjustable-rate mortgages to stage a comeback
Borrowers have said farewell to ARMs. But adjustable-rate mortgages have a role to play.
3 min read Jan 01, 2016
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A zoning issue is blowing up my home purchase. Do I have a remedy?
The home seller didn’t mention that it’s zoned commercial. The bank dropped out. What now?
2 min read Dec 11, 2015
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Carson: End mortgage interest tax deduction
Presidential candidate Ben Carson needs to do away with deductions if his flat-tax plan is to work.
2 min read Nov 12, 2015
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How much house can I get for $250,000?
For a quarter-million, you can find some pretty nice houses and condos.
2 min read Nov 10, 2015
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Can I rescind my offer if the home seller hasn’t signed it yet?
If you want to get your earnest money back, when is it too late to withdraw your home offer?
2 min read Oct 09, 2015
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Mortgage options for potential money pit
If you want to buy a home that needs renovation, the government has a program for you.
1 min read Oct 09, 2015