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How Can I Buy a House without a Deposit?

Whether you’re paying rent, paying off student loans, or just living your life, it is hard to save enough money to make a down payment when...

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How Soon Should I Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage?

Are you buying a house? If so, congratulations! This is an exciting time for you, your family, and your future. Before you start looking,...

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Why Your Mortgage Could Get Declined

Congrats! You've found a home that fits all your criteria and you've applied for a mortgage—only to have your hopes quashed when you learn...

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How Much Money Should You Have Before You Buy a House?

Saving for a down payment can be challenging, and many homeowners say it’s the hardest part of the home-buying process. When buying a house...

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Do You Pay on a Construction Loan While Building?

Are you in the market for a new home? With the scarcity of inventory in today’s real estate market, many buyers are choosing new...

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Can I Use my VA Disability to Buy a Home?

If you are a Veteran of the United States Armed forces, thank you for your service. If you currently receive income due to a...

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What Should a First-Time Homebuyer Know?

The housing market is a big landscape of twists and turns. From showings to offers to financing, there will be plenty of decisions to...

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How To Prepare for An Appraisal

If you’re selling or refinancing your home, your lender probably conditioned for an appraisal. This helps the underwriter determine whether...

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When Should I Buy a House?

Buying a house for the first time is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. Knowing what to buy and when are two of the more stressful life...

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Tips for Buying a Home When You're Single With No Children

There’s a misconception out there that buying a home as a single adult with no children is out of reach, impractical, or otherwise...

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