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8-Point Home Inspection Checklist for Buyers
After lots of hours looking for the right number of bedrooms, a great kitchen, and enough square footage on the…
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My Daughter Guilts Me for Not Co-Signing on $800K Home
Dear Penny, My 25-year-old daughter moved back home while I was taking care of my mom, who has Alzheimer’s. Because…
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Why Are So Many Homebuyers Making 20% Down Payments in 2021?
If you’re hoping to buy a home in 2021 with a small down payment, prepare for a reality check. One…
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How the Pandemic Has Changed House Hunting
Location has always been a huge factor in buying a home. Can the kids walk to school? And is the…
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How to Get Started Flipping Houses — and What it Really Costs
Got a paint brush? A screwdriver? A hammer? If you watch one of the many house-flipping shows on TV, you…
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Piggyback Loan Is Another Home Financing Option
Shopping around for a home loan? Then you’re probably trying to figure out how to strike the best balance between…
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This is What Every Millennial Should do Before Buying a House
Owning a home is no small feat — especially after the financial apocalypse and dismal job market millennials have persevered…
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How Much Down Payment Do I Need to Buy a House?
Navigating a house purchase isn’t easy, especially the financing. The first variable in that long equation is the down payment.…
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Here’s How to Get the Best Mortgage Rate Online
Buying your first home has a seemingly endless number of steps involved, but shopping for the best mortgage rates online…
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What It Is and Why You Need One
If you’re about to start house hunting, it’s best to go into the process armed and ready. That includes lining…
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