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New 401(k) update: 8 ways to save on your down payment
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Which home improvements stretch your dollar the farthest?
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Trump’s $200B buy and investor ban: Will mortgages get cheaper?
Reading Time: 3 minutesPresident Trump just announced plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-sponsored enterprises, to purchase …
8 surprisingly simple ways to save money inside your home
Reading Time: 4 minutesLow-cost living doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Simple changes like cutting unused subscriptions, reassessing your home …
10 mortgage questions most people don’t want to ask
Reading Time: 5 minutesUncomfortable mortgage questions are hard to ask, but experienced loan officers have heard them all before. …
How to apply for a homestead exemption in almost every state
Reading Time: 3 minutesA homestead exemption is a legal provision that reduces the taxable value of your primary residence, …
Are you ready to buy a second home? 6 signs
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou’ll know you’re ready to buy a second home when you have stable income, strong credit, …
How to buy a house in 10 steps
Reading Time: 3 minutesBuying a house becomes manageable when you break it down into 10 simple steps. The process …
The homebuyer’s guide to the 50-year mortgage
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent headlines about 50-year and portable mortgages have sparked a national conversation. A 50-year mortgage is …