There isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula for choosing your first home. (If there were, we’d tell you.) But, as it turns out, there are some homes you should avoid the first time around. The ...
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Here are five ways mortgage lenders can assist you on the path to homeownership, and how to make the most of this relationship. The post 4 Ways Mortgage Lenders Can Help You Buy a Home appeare...
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When to sell your house isn't always an obvious decision. But here are six signs it's time to start decluttering, because you're ready to go. The post When To Sell Your House: 6 Surefire Signs ...
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An important step in buying a house is working with an underwriter. But what is an underwriter and what can you expect from the underwriting process? The post What Is an Underwriter: The Unseen...
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You know big banks offer mortgages, but so do small, local lenders. And there’s more to consider than size alone. Here's how to weigh these two options. The post Is a Big Bank or Local Lender...
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Your credit score affects if you’re approved for a loan, your interest rate, and your mortgage terms. Learn what is a FICO score and how it's determined. The post What Is a FICO Score and How...
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Even if you have the cash, you're not always an automatic lock for that dream rental. You might want to keep your mouth shut with the landlord about these things that could unwittingly sabotage y...
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The VA offers plenty of great programs to help you buy a home, but the process isn’t foolproof. We asked VA-savvy Realtors to tell us which missteps they see the most—and how you can do it co...
If you're looking to buy a home in a hurricane zone, ask yourself these five questions to weigh the risks—and costs. The post 5 Questions To Ask Before You Buy a Home in a Hurricane Zone app...
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Here are some tips on how to lock in a new lease with your landlord so you can keep a killer apartment at a great price. The post Love Your Rental? Here’s How To Renew a Lease appeared first...
Getty ImagesOdds are when you’re apartment hunting, you don’t know much about the building beyond what you see in the ad. This blissful obliviousness raises a series of questions about your ...
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Welcome to the realtor.com® mortgage terms glossary, featuring 47 frequently-used words and phrases you need to know as a home buyer or a homeowner. The post Cheat Sheet! Frequently Used Mortg...
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How do you live in a 260-square-foot house without going nuts? Where do you put everything? Can everyone hear you go to the bathroom? We talked to some tiny-home pros to find out what living smal...
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A financial misstep could change your mortgage terms and interest rate, or even get you denied altogether—even if you have a closing date on the books. The post 5 Stupid Money Mistakes That C...
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If the letters CAIVRS don't mean much to you, you're not alone. This specialized database is also known as the Credit Alert Verification Reporting System. The post What is CAIVRS? The Secret Da...
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If you find that you are underwater on the mortgage for your home, there are a few steps you can take to turn things around. The post What To Do When Your Home Is Underwater appeared first on ...
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The minimum credit score for a home loan varies from lender to lender, but if you're looking to get a mortgage to buy a home, here's what you need to know. The post What Credit Score is Needed ...
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A walk-through with your REALTOR® is a must before throwing an open house to bring in prospective buyers. You’ll have to prep your home for buyers. The post Ready to Sell? Why Your Agent Wil...
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Can sneaking in a dog or cat into your rental lead to big problems or is it no big deal? Here's what to do if your landlord says no pets. The post What Happens If You Sneak a Pet Into Your Rent...
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Buying an abandoned property can be a bargain for homebuyers. Only if you're looking for abandoned homes for sale, where can you find them? The post Abandoned Property for Sale: How To Buy an...
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What a photographer wants you to know about your home! Their photos could be the key to unlocking a timely sale of your beloved home. The post 5 Things Your Real Estate Photographer Wishes You ...
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If you’re lucky enough to have a family member who wants to help out, you can use gifted money for your down payment. But there are some rules you need to follow to have your gifted down paymen...
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A cosigner can be the difference between landing the apartment of your dreams and having to move on to that building that gives you the heebie-jeebies. The post How a Cosigner Can Help You Qual...
Whether you’re getting your first apartment or your 10th, the lease is an all-important step of the process. After all, that piece of paper is basically going to dictate your home life for at l...
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Getty ImagesWhile a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC) may seem interchangeable, they’re actually different from one another. With the home equity loan, you must The po...
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Wondering how to paint a room? Learn the right way to wield a brush and roller, and you'll save tons of money on home improvement. Here's how. The post How to Paint a Room Like a Pro (And Save ...
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If your home is psychically dirty—having more ghosts than garbage—there may be a way to help: a psychic cleansing. Here's who ya gonna call if you need one. The post Have Ghostly Housemates...
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What is a manufactured home? Once known as mobile homes, these residences are more customizable and luxurious than they were in the past. The post What Is a Manufactured Home? The Next Step Bey...
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Earnest money is a deposit on the house you want to buy. It shows sellers that you are a serious buyer, and it's an important part of the purchase process. The post The Earnest Money Deposit: H...
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Use this handy guide outlining types of driveways to figure out what's the best style for your home, and how much it will cost. The post 7 Types of Driveways: Do You Have the Right One for Your...
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