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What Is Disparate Impact in Housing?
Disparate impact refers to unintentional discrimination. Learn more about this important Fair Housing cause, including new rules and procedures for 2021.
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Can You Buy a House With Cash? Maybe, But Here’s What You’ll Sacrifice
Planning to avoid a mortgage by saving up cash for a home? It’s wise to consider how long it might take you — and what you might sacrifice along the way.
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Short Sale Mortgage Holder Wants More Cash: What’s a Buyer to Do?
A short sale seller’s lender may ask for a cash contribution beyond the sale proceeds. Should the buyer offer more money in that case?
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How to Buy Land: Finding and Financing Your Perfect Parcel
Finally ready to build your dream home? Want to start a small farm? Here’s how to buy land, including finding and financing the best parcel for your needs.
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What to Do Before Buying a House: 30 Tasks to Add to Your List
It’s easy to forget what to do before buying a house, but we’ve created a huge list of commonly forgotten tasks in an effort to help you to be well prepared!
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What Exactly Is an Earthship Home, and Could It Work for Me?
You may have heard of passive houses or tiny homes, but there’s a truly unique type of green housing with origins in Taos, New Mexico: Earthship homes.
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Here’s How Much House You Can Afford Using Your VA Loan
When you’re applying for a VA loan, it’s not always easy to tell how much house you can afford. Here’s a primer on what to consider.
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Can You Buy a House With No Credit Score? Yes. Should You? Maybe.
So you want to buy a house, but you have no credit. Here’s how to buy a house with no credit score (and how to think about whether you want to).
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Why Rent to Own? It Might Work Out for You If You Fit This Profile
It can take years to save enough money for even a down payment, and that’s not the only reason why rent to own might be a good solution for you. Here’s a summary.
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What Kind of House Can I Afford? What to Consider While You Shop
You’re asking yourself, “What kind of house can I afford?” You need to know what your budget buys, but you also want guidance about your ideal type of home.
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