No closing cost mortgage explained
As if saving up enough money for a sizable down payment wasn’t hard enough, you also have to consider the added expense of closing costs when purchasing a home. But there’s a way...
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Warranty deed: What is it and should you get one
The home buying process can be highly stressful and intimidating. Your home will likely be your most significant investment, so you should make sure it’s protected from top to...
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Everything You Need to Know About Mortgages
Entering the world of mortgages as a first-time homebuyer can be both exciting and intimidating. There are so many different options and terms that you know nothing about! The...
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15 vs 30 Year Mortgage: Here Are Some Key Differences
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life. Throughout the homebuying process, you’ll likely encounter countless terms and choices that may...
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Cash to Close: Breaking It Down
Buying a house is a substantial financial investment that is anything but straightforward. It can be difficult to determine what you’re paying at the end of the day. This is where...
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Mortgage Rate vs. APR: What’s the Difference?
There are so many different terms within the mortgage world that they all seem to run together. Some of the most easily confused terms are mortgage rates and APRs. Contrary to...
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How Long Does It Take For an Appraisal to Come Back?
Just because your offer on a home has been accepted doesn’t mean that you’re in the clear. In fact, there are still several components left in the process -- one of them being the...
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Joint tenancy: Definition, pros, and cons
Many people assume that buying a house is impossible for them to accomplish on their own. But what if you didn’t have to do it on your own? There are types of property ownership...
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Encroachment: What it means in real estate
While you may see a property survey as a straightforward and worry-free component of the homebuying process, it can turn up a whole host of potential issues. One of the biggest...
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Contingent vs. pending: What’s the difference?
There’s nothing worse than finding your dream home, only to find out that it’s contingent or pending. However, it can be difficult to figure out what these two terms mean and the...
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Co-signing a loan: Risks and benefits
Being asked to co-sign a loan can put you in a difficult situation. On one hand, you want to help the person, but on the other hand, you are wary of the risks. So how can you...
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Benefits and risks of a land contract
There’s no shortage of real estate financing options to consider. One alternative option is a land contract. While this arrangement can prove beneficial in certain circumstances,...
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