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The divorce rate in the U.S. continues to decline, with just 2.9 people per 1000 getting divorced each year. But, when you’re the one going...

When you buy a home, it’s understood that you have to account for ancillary costs. Doing your homework is part of being a responsible...

So you made an offer on a house, the seller accepted, and now, like nearly half of all Americans, you need a mortgage to make that house...

The United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) is known for the health care it provides to veterans. The VA is a cabinet-level...

Your credit score is one of those big, important financial things they don’t teach you about in school. A high credit score can open the...

Conventional loans can be a great option for homebuyers, but before settling on this particular form of financing, do yourself a favor and...

Maybe you've owned your home for several months or several years. Either way, you might be curious about how you might fast-track paying...

If you are coming up on retirement, you’ve probably been digging in to your finances to determine how smoothly you can cruise off into...

Homebuyers invest a lot of time and discipline in getting to the closing table. Buying a house can be hard work!

How long does it take to get a mortgage? We get this question all the time – and for a good reason! It's different everywhere, and...