How To Buy A House: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Buying In 2024

Home Buying - 15-minute read

Victoria Araj - May 01, 2024

Buying a house involves many steps, so we broke it down for you. Get educated and avoid obstacles by checking out our comprehensive guide on how to buy a house.

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Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI): What Is It And How Is It Calculated?

Mortgage Basics - 8-minute read

Miranda Crace - May 01, 2024

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) measures your total income against any debt you have. Learn what a good DTI is, how to calculate it and how to lower it.

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Mortgage Points: What Are They, And Should You Buy Them?

Mortgage Basics - 6-minute read

Hanna Kielar - April 30, 2024

A mortgage point is a fee you pay to help lower the interest rate on a mortgage. Use our handy guide to learn more about discount points and how they work.

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Joint VA Loan: What It Is And How To Apply

Loan Types - 6-minute read

Dan Rafter - April 29, 2024

A joint VA loan is one type of VA loan for eligible military members and co-borrowers. Let’s look closer at what a joint VA loan is and if it’s right for you.

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What Is Mortgage Curtailment?

Mortgage Basics - 4-minute read

Sarah Sharkey - April 29, 2024

Interested in shortening the life of your mortgage loan? Consider how a mortgage curtailment could benefit you in reducing your debt.

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Second Mortgage Vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s The Difference?

6-minute read

Sarah Sharkey - April 28, 2024

Home equity loans are a type of second mortgage, but not the only one. Explore the differences between second mortgages and home equity loans in this article.

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What Is Homeowners Insurance And How Does It Work?

Home Buying - 12-minute read

David Collins - April 28, 2024

Homeowners insurance is a type of property insurance that covers damage to a home caused by certain perils. Learn more about how homeowners insurance works.

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What Is A Seller’s Pre-Inspection And Should You Get One?

Home Buying - 6-Minute Read

Jamie Johnson - April 27, 2024

Sellers may order a pre-inspection before listing to get a jump on repairs and avoid negotiations with buyers. Learn more about pre-listing inspections.

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A Guide to The Home Inspection Contingency

Home Buying - 7-minute read

Carla Ayers - April 27, 2024

A home inspection contingency allows a buyer to make an offer contingent on the results of a home inspection. Learn more about this buyer protection.

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How To Buy A House Online: A Quick Guide

Home Buying - 7-minute read

Victoria Araj - April 27, 2024

Looking to buy a house online? No matter if you’re moving near or far, an online home purchase is possible. Here’s what you need to know.

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20-Year Vs. 30-Year Mortgage: How To Decide

Mortgage Basics - 7-minute read

Dan Rafter - April 26, 2024

Think it might be nice to knock an entire decade off your 30-year mortgage? Here’s what you need to know to decide between a 20-year vs. 30-year home loan.

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What Are Zoning Laws And How Do They Work?

Mortgage Basics - 5-minute read

Sarah Sharkey - April 26, 2024

Zoning laws dictate how a property can or cannot be used within a certain geographical area. Learn about common types of zoning laws and how they work.

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What Is A Zombie Foreclosure?

Home Buying - 4-minute read

Carla Ayers - April 26, 2024

Zombie foreclosures are why you shouldn't vacate your home before a foreclosure is complete. Learn what zombie homes are and how they can come back to bite you.

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Wraparound Mortgages Explained: Everything You Need To Know

Mortgage Basics - 5-minute read

Lauren Nowacki - April 26, 2024

Wraparound mortgages offer the convenience of seller-backed financing, but they aren’t without risk. Learn more about this mortgage loan type here.

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Will House Prices Ever Go Down?

6-minute read

Victoria Araj - April 26, 2024

Many may be wondering, “Will house prices ever go down?” Learn if or when house prices are expected to go down – and how that could affect the housing market.

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Why Does My Mortgage Keep Going Up? Factors That Can Change Your Monthly Mortgage Payments

Servicing - 6-minute read

Miranda Crace - April 26, 2024

Unexpected changes to your mortgage payment can be unsettling, especially if you don’t know why it happened. Learn some possible reasons for a change here.

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What Is A Wholesale Real Estate Contract?

Home Buying - 8-minute read

Laura Gariepy - April 26, 2024

Wondering if wholesale real estate is the right path for you? We’re here to break down what you need to know about wholesale real estate contracts.

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Who’s Responsible For A Mortgage After The Borrower Dies?

Mortgage Basics - 5-minute read

Molly Grace - April 26, 2024

Ever wonder what happens to a mortgage when you die? Read on to learn what happens to a home when the owner dies and what to do if you inherit a property.

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