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6 big reasons to use a realtor (plus a seller’s warning)
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Understanding PMI — and 4 ways to get rid of it
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No one said buying a home couldn’t be easy
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What is MCC? Hint: It can make your mortgage more affordable
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Don’t make these no-brainer mortgage mistakes
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Is a refinance right for you? We see homeowners missing out
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Day 1 Certainty: What does it mean, and how can it benefit buyers?
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Does your mortgage lender pass the test? 4 ways to pick a good one
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6 steps of the home loan process every buyer needs to know
Reading Time: 3 minutes Congratulations! You’ve made one of life’s biggest decisions by choosing to buy a house. This is the …