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Your 10-Step Final Walkthrough Checklist

Buying a home involves a lot of legally required steps, but the steps that aren’t required can be just as important. Case in point: your final

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How to Get Rid of MIP on an FHA Loan

We’ve got good news and bad news when it comes to getting rid of MIP (mortgage insurance premiums) on an FHA loan. So, let’s get the latter out

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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

Home appraisal vs. home inspection: what’s the difference and why you need both. It’s easy to confuse a home appraisal with a home inspection, or

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Buying Your First Rental Property? Here’s What You Need to Know

Like any investment, buying your first rental property entails some risk. But, the rewards can be pretty sweet, too. Ready to become a real estate

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8 Things Every First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Know

Eight things first-time home buyers need to know before they start shopping. It’s about that time, isn’t it? Paying rent every month for an

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Should You Buy or Sell First?

So you’re ready to move, but should you buy or sell first? It’s time. Your family’s getting bigger and you need more space, or maybe you’ve

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Smart Home Upgrades: How to Renovate for the Future

Boost your property value with these smart home upgrades. When you make the decision to renovate, the end goal is to increase your home’s value

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House Bidding Wars: What to Expect and How to Win

Buying a house these days can feel a bit like the frenzy of Black Friday shopping—minus the low prices. While these might not be ideal conditions,

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Tax Proration: How to Pay Property Taxes Like a Pro

Barring very special circumstances, taxes are a fact of life for the vast majority of people. Sales tax, income tax, and for home buyers and owners

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Questions Every Borrower Should Ask When Qualifying for a Mortgage

When you’re qualifying for a mortgage, everything seems important. How do you know what’s worth your time and attention? You’re in luck,

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Your Guide to Buying vs. Renting

Whether you’re fresh out of college and just starting adulthood or looking to make your first home purchase to start or grow a family, we have your

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The Mortgage Process: What To Expect

When you’re gearing up for a home purchase, it’s important to know what to expect from the mortgage process. That’s why we wrote this quick

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