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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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

Years ago, there was a belief that buyers should pay a 20% down payment when buying a home. But that thinking has gone by the wayside, and...

Are you saving money to buy a house? Great choice! For most Americans, their home is their number one investment and a substantial portion...