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Short Sale Mortgage Loans: What Borrowers Need To Know
Are you looking into getting a short sale mortgage loan? Read this article to find out must-know tips from experts regarding short sales and financing.
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Navigating the Down Payment: Real Stories from Real Buyers
We spoke to real-life homebuyers to discover how they saved for a down payment, how much they saved, and the obstacles they had to overcome along the way.
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I’m Ready to Buy: What’s the Average Down Payment on a House?
Buying a house is exciting… until you hear you have to put 20% down. Is 20% really the average down payment on a house? Here’s what we’ve found.
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How Much House Can I Really Afford Without Going Broke? Determining Buyer’s Budget
A home is a big purchase, and as you scroll through listings in your area, you wonder: how much house can I really afford? Here’s how to figure it out.
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Should You Consider Mortgage Refinance? Here’s How to Think About It
Lower interest rates can save you money over the long run, but there are other factors you should take into consideration before refinancing your mortgage.
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Pay Now or Pay Later? Breaking Down Cash vs Mortgage Pros and Cons
How should you think about paying vis-a-vis cash vs mortgage? There are advantages and disadvantages to each, so it depends on your situation.
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I Just Bought a House! So… What’s My Home Resale Value?
You can’t know for sure what resale value your home might have until it is actually listed, but there are ways to anticipate what your home will be worth.
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‘How Are the Schools?’ Home Values, Property Taxes, and Education Inequality
America’s schools are becoming increasingly segregated. Learn how home values and property taxes affect school quality and why it matters for homeowners.
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It’s Not Over: A Historical and Contemporary Look at Racial Restrictive Covenants
Homebuyers: take a second look at your deeds. Many still contain racial restrictive covenants that continue to haunt legal real estate documents today.
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Know the Topical Terms: 3 Housing Discrimination Terms, Unpacked
Racial steering, blockbusting, and redlining: Unusual terms used in conversations about housing discrimination, defined and explained by experts.
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