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What Legal Documents Will You Need for Buying a House? Here’s Your List
What are the legal documents for buying a house, and what are you responsible for as a buyer? We talked to experts to bring you this list of documents.
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Saving For a House Down Payment? 18 Tips on How to Get There Faster
Thinking about how to save for a house down payment? We’re going beyond the everyone-knows-that tips to offer actionable advice that will help you save.
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Part of an HOA? Here’s What You Should Know About That Yearly Budget
If you’re part of an HOA, you’ll want to know just what goes into creating the yearly expense budget and what HOA budget guidelines include (or not!).
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It’s Tax Time! Can I Deduct My Homeowners Insurance?
Is homeowners insurance tax-deductible? As tax season approaches, you might be wondering what you can (and can’t) claim! We answer your questions.
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Is Rent-to-Own Bad? 13 Reasons That Point to ‘Yes’ (And What to Do Instead)
On the surface, a rent-to-own real estate deal might seem like a good idea, but here’s why experts think rent to own can be bad for buyers and the approach to take instead.
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Land of the First Boardwalk: Down Payment Assistance in New Jersey
What kind of down payment assistance in New Jersey is available for first-time homebuyers? We’ve done some digging to present a few popular programs.
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Invest In a 401k or Save For a House? Here’s How to Decide, Based on Your Situation
Debating whether to invest in 401k or save for a house? These are the things to consider so you can make the best investment for your situation.
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What Buyers Need to Know About Contingency Periods (And How Contingency Periods Benefit Them)
What is the contingency period, and why should buyers care about it? This contract stipulation is often a benefit to homebuyers. Here’s what you need to know.
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Your Top 11 Questions About Down Payments, Answered (Including: What’s an Average Down Payment?)
Down payments can seem intimidating. We’ll walk you through the answers of some common questions, including the average down payment for a house.
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What House Can I Afford? Where to Buy, What to Buy, and How to Figure It All Out
Answering the question “what house can I afford?” is complicated; there’s more to homeownership than being able to pay your monthly mortgage.
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