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May 19, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
52% of First-Time Home Buyers Are Interested in a Fixer-Upper. Beware These 2 Pitfalls, Though
Should you buy a fixer-upper in today's market? Read on to see why it may be a move that backfires on you.
May 19, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
This Was the Average Mortgage Balance in 2023. Can You Afford It?
The rate on your mortgage can spell the difference between an affordable balance or not. Read on to learn more.
May 19, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
1 in 4 First-Time Home Buyers Today Are Considering an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage. Here Are 2 Pros and Cons
Is an adjustable-rate mortgage right for you? Read to see why it may or may not be.
May 18, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
75% of First-Time Home Buyers Are Optimistic About Today's Housing Market. Here Are a Few Positives
Looking to buy a home? Today's real estate market isn't easy to navigate, but see why it's not all bleak.
May 14, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
My Home's Appraisal Came in Low! What Now?
An appraisal is just one of the many steps between you and homeownership. Learn what to do if the appraiser says the home is worth less than expected.
May 11, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Selling Your Home in 2024? You May Get the Best Offer at This Time of the Year
It's a good time to sell a home in general. But read on for the best specific weeks of the year to move forward with a listing.
May 11, 2024 | By Kristi Waterworth
4 Simple Home Projects That Will Start Saving You Money Immediately
If your utility bills are a bit higher than you expected, it's time to make a change. Check out these DIY moves that can shrink your bills right away.
May 10, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Housing Inventory Usually Picks Up in Spring. Will That Happen This Year?
Spring is a popular time for homes to hit the market. Read on to see why that may not happen this season.
May 9, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
How to Get the Best Mortgage Deal as a Veteran
More veterans own homes than civilians. Keep reading for a few tips to find a home loan you can afford so you can buy the house of your dreams.
May 8, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
3 Ways Veterans Can Secure an Affordable Mortgage
You served your country, and you deserve to own a home here. Keep reading for a few tips to find a home loan you can afford.
May 6, 2024 | By Kristi Waterworth
3 Practical Ways to Save Money on Your Remodel
Have you bought the fixer-upper of your dreams? Find out how to keep it that way by making your remodeling project more affordable.
May 5, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Buying a Home in My 20s Was a Huge Mistake. Here's Why Doing It Now Is Different
No financial move is right for every person at every stage of life. Learn why buying a house at the wrong time is one writer's biggest money regret.
May 5, 2024 | By Kristi Waterworth
The Federal Reserve Will Likely Lower Rates Later This Year. Here's Why You Should Buy a House Now
Buy a house now, don't wait for Fed Chief Jerome Powell to cut the federal funds rate. Learn why it'll be worth it.
May 4, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Waiting on Your Mortgage Closing? 3 Dos and 1 Big Don't
The period between submitting a mortgage application and actually getting the keys can be interminable. Read on for your to-do (and to-don't) list.
May 3, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®
Why Mortgages for Veterans Are Less Expensive Than You Think
There's a big cost difference between VA loans and conventional mortgages. Here's what you need to know.
May 1, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
I Could Buy a Home With an FHA Loan -- Here's Why I'm Not
First-time buyers (or those who haven't owned in at least three years) qualify for FHA mortgages. Read on to learn why they aren't always the best fit, though.
May 1, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
No Matter What, Do This Before You Start House Hunting
There's one absolutely vital step to take first if you're hoping to buy a home. Keep reading to learn why it's so important.
April 30, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
2 Pitfalls You Might Encounter if You Refinance Your Mortgage in the Spring of 2024
Thinking of replacing your current mortgage with a new one? Read on to see why that may not be the best idea right now.
April 28, 2024 | By Chris Neiger
Americans Now Need to Earn $113,520 Annually to Afford a Typical Home
Houses are at near-record unaffordability. Read on to learn a few steps to help increase your chances of buying a home.
April 28, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
If You Don't Have Kids, Is It Still Worth Buying a Home?
Homeownership is not the exclusive province of parents or future parents -- it's open to all of us, even if we won't be raising kids. Read on to learn why.
April 28, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
5 Ways to Tell You're Really Ready to Buy a Home
Renting vs. buying is a major personal finance debate. Keep reading to see how you can tell you're in a homeowner mindset.
April 26, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
I Would Never Buy a Home With These 3 Issues
Some house-related problems are deal-breakers in my book. Read on to learn about the issues I wouldn't willingly take on.
April 25, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel
Here's the Money Move I'm Making Since Ditching My PMI
If you're no longer paying for private mortgage insurance (PMI), you may want to save the extra money. Find out why one writer is making this money move.
April 25, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
3 Signs an FHA Loan Isn't Right for You
Tempted by an FHA loan? Read on to see why you may want to go another route.
April 25, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
64% of Americans Say It's Best to Pay Off a Mortgage ASAP. Here's Why They're Wrong
In some situations, it's best to get ahead of a mortgage. But read on to see why that advice may not apply to you.
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