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Everything you need to know about credit scores, down payments, and making your home ownership dreams come true.

This Small Request Pays Off Big Time When Buying or Selling a Home Real Estate
It’s an overlooked cheat sheet.
Mary MacGregor
Aug 15, 2023
The One Thing You Need to Do to Get Ready to Buy a House This Fall Real Estate
It’s imperative.
Sarah Kuta
Aug 15, 2023
Saving Your Down Payment in a CD Account Could Make You Thousands (with a Catch) Real Estate
Here’s what to know.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Aug 14, 2023
4 Major No-Nos a Mortgage Lender Says to Avoid When Moving to a New State Real Estate
Some mistakes can even cost you your loan approval.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 8, 2023
Home Prices in the Western U.S. Are Falling. But in the East, They're Rising. Real Estate
Here’s what experts have to say.
Sarah Kuta
Jun 27, 2023
Yes, You Should Be Very Afraid of "Zombie Mortgages" Real Estate
Here’s what to know.
Brittany Anas
Jun 26, 2023
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Believe Online Home Value Estimates Real Estate
According to the pros.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jun 24, 2023
How an “Escalation Clause” Helped Me Win a Real Estate Bidding War Real Estate
And sell my home in the process.
Dana McMahan
Jun 14, 2023
Here’s How Property Taxes Work — And How to Budget for Increases Real Estate
According to real estate finance experts.
Sarah Kuta
Jun 10, 2023
The White House Is Making It Cheaper to Buy a Home with an FHA Loan Real Estate
Here’s what to know about the decision from the Biden administration.
Brenda Richardson
May 12, 2023
My Mortgage Payment Shot Up by 40 Percent — But It Didn't Have To
REAL ESTATE
Here’s what happened — and how to prevent it from happening to you.
Suneil Kamath
2023年4月18日
You Should Meet with a Mortgage Lender Now — Even If You’re Not Ready to Buy a House Real Estate
Experts say to do it as soon as possible.
Sarah Kuta
Apr 14, 2023
Why You Should Open a High-Yield Savings Account for Your Down Payment Fund Real Estate
It's a no-brainer.
Sarah Kuta
Mar 19, 2023
Finance TikTokers Claim One Easy Move Will Cut Your Mortgage in Half Real Estate
But here's what experts say.
Heather Bien
Mar 15, 2023
5 Unorthodox (Or Genius?) Ways These 5 Homebuyers Saved for a Down Payment Real Estate
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Nichole Talbot
Mar 8, 2023
6 Important Things Everyone Needs to Know About Mortgage Rates This Winter Real Estate
According to experts.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 13, 2022
Even with High Interest Rates, Now May Still Be the Best Time to Buy a House Real Estate
Here's why.
Sarah Kuta
Nov 14, 2022
Yes, You Can Buy a Home for Less Than Listing Price — Here's How Real Estate
You’ve probably heard that the market is cooling off a bit.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 4, 2022
I Tried Everything to Buy a House as a Freelancer — Nothing Worked Real Estate
Here's how it went down.
Kristina Libby
Oct 26, 2022
This Is How You Should Approach a Convo with a Mortgage Broker Real Estate
According to an expert.
Jennifer Prince
Oct 25, 2022
4 Things to Know About Buying a House With a Recession Looming Real Estate
According to experts.
Brittany Anas
Sep 29, 2022
I Asked an Economist What to Know About Buying a Home Right Now Real Estate
Here are the 4 most important takeaways.
Jennifer Billock
Sep 9, 2022
5 Telltale Signs that the Housing Market Is (Finally) Cooling Down Real Estate
According to experts.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 2, 2022
The Creative Way Homebuyers Are Winning Bidding Wars Against Cash Investors Real Estate
Cash is king in this market — but there are a whole lot of kings.
Brittany Anas
Aug 29, 2022
Are Adjustable Rate Mortgages Back? Here's What to Know Real Estate
According to a mortgage professional.
约瑟芬Nesbit
Aug 27, 2022
I Bought My Starter Home Right Before the Bubble Burst Real Estate
The current housing market is giving me ugly flashbacks.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 18, 2022
These Are the Renovations That Will Raise Your Property Taxes the Most Real Estate
Here's what to know.
Brittany Anas
Jul 24, 2022
4 Ways to Determine Which Mortgage Lender Is Right For You Real Estate
Here are a few things to ask yourself.
Choncé Maddox
Jul 15, 2022
Will 40-Year Mortgages Become a Thing? Here’s What Real Estate Experts Say Real Estate
They'd lower monthly payments.
Brittany Anas
Jun 25, 2022
Here's How To Literally Move a House to Another Location Real Estate
The cost might surprise you.
Jennifer Billock
May 28, 2022
What Happens When a New Company Decides to Buy Your Mortgage? Real Estate
File this under “things that have surprised me as a homeowner."
Brittany Anas
May 20, 2022
Here’s What To Know About the Antiquated Real Estate Term “Dower Rights” Real Estate
It’s still used in some states today.
Lauren Wellbank
May 14, 2022
These 5 Friends in Austin Bought a House Together Real Estate
And you can, too.
Brittany Anas
May 6, 2022
4 Things Mortgage Experts Want You to Know About Today's Interest Rates Real Estate
Homebuyers and owners are rightfully concerned.
约瑟芬Nesbit
May 5, 2022
31个小方法除了首付这个星期一th Real Estate
With a tip for stashing away some cash for every day of May.
Brittany Anas
May 1, 2022
Yes, It's Possible to Buy a House with Crypto, As Long As You Know One Thing Real Estate
By the end of 2022, 12.8 percent of the U.S. population will own at least one type of cryptocurrency.
约瑟芬Nesbit
Apr 25, 2022
Here’s How a Real Estate Investor Says You Can Compete with All-Cash Offers Real Estate
Here are a few tricks to put up your sleeve.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Apr 17, 2022
Here’s What Being “House Poor” Means — And How You Can Avoid It Real Estate
With tips from real estate and finance experts.
Brittany Anas
Apr 16, 2022
3 Tax Rules You Need to Know If You Purchased a House Last Year Real Estate
Keep an eye out for these credits and deductions.
Jennifer Billock
Apr 1, 2022
5 Home Finance Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Experts Real Estate
Some of them are a pleasant surprise.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 13, 2022
The Problem with Saving for a Down Payment That Nobody Talks About Real Estate
It's all about the cushion.
Sarah Kuta
Mar 1, 2022
5 Language Tweaks That Will Help Your House Sell for More Money Real Estate
Zhuzh up your listing and get top dollar for your home.
Lauren Williamson
Feb 21, 2022
This Credit Card Is Trying to Help Renters Save for a Down Payment with Points Real Estate
The new Bilt Rewards credit card might be a solution for some renters.
Lauren Wellbank
Feb 20, 2022
14 New Homebuyers Share How Much They Paid for Their Homes Real Estate
Here's how people across the country got to the closing table in 2021.
Heather Bien
Feb 16, 2022
Here's How You Actually Hand Over the Funds to Buy a House Real Estate
No, you don’t have to get a briefcase full of cash.
约瑟芬Nesbit
Jan 27, 2022
If You’re Selling a House This Year, These Are the 6 Tax Tips You Need to Know Real Estate
According to experts.
Heather Bien
Jan 24, 2022
Here’s How To See What Your Home Is Worth Without an Appraiser Real Estate
Consider it a DIY appraisal.
Candace Ramirez
Jan 23, 2022
Here’s How the White House Is Attempting to Help With the Housing Shortage Real Estate
The Build Back Better Bill has provisions for new homebuyers.
Brenda Richardson
Jan 21, 2022
This Is How I Used a Cash-Out Refinance to Renovate My Home Real Estate
We took our time and spread the updates out over the course of a year.
Chantel Wakefield
Jan 19, 2022
Here’s How to Buy a House with Just $15,000 (Yes, Really) Real Estate
There are plenty of ways to buy a home with less than $20,000 in the bank.
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 17, 2022
This Is Where a Finance Pro Says to Stash Your Down Payment Savings Real Estate
Not all savings accounts are created equal.
Lauren Wellbank
2022年1月10日
Here’s How My Home Warranty Is Saving Me Money — and Peace of Mind Real Estate
In 5 years of homeownership.
Chantel Wakefield
Dec 14, 2021
The One Major Thing You Should Do This Month If You Plan to Buy a House in 2022 Real Estate
It's crucial.
Brittany Anas
Dec 6, 2021
The First Thing You Should Know About Inheriting Property from Family Real Estate
It can come with added stress.
Grace Cassidy
Nov 21, 2021
The One Thing You Should Never Do If You’re Planning to Buy a House Real Estate
According to a mortgage lender.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 8, 2021
4 Money Mistakes I’ve Made as a First-Time Homeowner Real Estate
Try to learn from my mistakes.
Chantel Wakefield
Nov 5, 2021
Seriously, Don't Buy a House with Only a Down Payment Saved, Warns One Redditor Real Estate
Closing costs (and more) will getcha.
Megan Johnson
Nov 3, 2021
6 Apps That’ll Make Saving for Your Down Payment a Little Easier Real Estate
Coming up with that cash is no small feat.
Steph Mickelson
Oct 16, 2021
I Bought a House Without Having to Save Up for Years — Here’s How I Did It Real Estate
And I didn't have to put 20 percent down.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 10, 2021
The 5 Essential Things You Need to Know About Getting Pre-Approved Real Estate
Here are the ins and outs of securing a mortgage.
Candace Ramirez
Oct 8, 2021
How the "Starve and Stack" Method of Saving Money Could Help You Buy a House Real Estate
It sounds like a radical new diet, and it sort of is.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 30, 2021