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Latest Articles
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Feb 15, 2018Using a 401(k) loan for a home down payment
Understand the risks before using a 401(k) loan for a down payment.
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Feb 08, 2018Listing agent vs. selling agent: What’s the difference?
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you should know the difference.
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Jan 26, 2018Do I need a real estate attorney to buy a house?
Some states require them, some states don’t.
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Jan 25, 2018Mortgage basics: 5/1 ARM vs. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
Here’s what you need to know before choosing a 5/1 ARM vs. a 30-year fixed.
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Jan 23, 2018Pros and cons of lender-paid mortgage insurance
LPMI allows you to forgo mortgage insurance, but you’ll have to stomach a higher interest rate.
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Jan 04, 2018How long does it take to buy a home?
Buying a house can take between one and six months, depending on a number of factors
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Oct 20, 2017How to find mortgage down payment assistance, including free money
No cash for a down payment? Help may come from a no-strings grant or low-cost loan.
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Oct 19, 2017When you should and shouldn’t use the home seller’s preferred lender
The seller wants you to get a mortgage from a specific lender. Is that a good idea?
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Dec 20, 2017Self-employed? How to get a mortgage
Don’t give up on qualifying for a home loan just because you work for yourself.
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Dec 18, 2017Real estate agent commission: The cost of selling property
It’s important to understand how your real estate agent’s commission works.