5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Real Estate Agent
When it comes to hiring a real estate agent, there are a lot of options. So how do you find the right one for you?
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VA Home Mortgage Loan Scams: Don't Let Your Benefit Turn into a Burden
As a veteran, you can take advantage of VA home mortgage loans, which may allow you to buy a house with a down payment. But watch out for scams!
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Should I Buy My First Home or Keep Renting?
Owning a home can have a lot of benefits. But even if it makes financial sense, it might not be the right choice for you right now. So how do you know if you should keep renting or dive head first into homeownership?
3 Things to Consider Before Paying Your Mortgage Off Early
A dream house is hard to come by. Choosing your perfect home, funding that purchase, and then finally settling in is a long process – from seeing that first listing to moving in that last bulky piece of furniture. Unfortunately, paying off the mortgage you took out on your dream home can take even longer – unless you make it your goal to pay off your debt early. But is that always the right choice?
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Finance Friday: Saving for a Down Payment? 14 Cheap Dates to Enjoy Now
Saving for a down payment on a house? Here are 14 cheap or free dates to enjoy while you build your nest egg.
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Why It Is Always a Good Time to Buy Your First Home
“Is it a good time to buy?” Real estate professionals get asked this question all the time. And the answer is always yes, or at least a resounding maybe, depending on who you are.
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Finance Friday: How Your Mortgage Can Save You Even More at Tax Time
Your mortgage may be the biggest bill you pay every month, so don’t miss out on the tax benefits of a home loan. The interest from your primary mortgage and a home equity loan, or second mortgage, might save you money at the end of the year (at least a little).
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8 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender When You're Buying Your First Home
When it comes to your mortgage, you can never ask too many questions. Asking your lender these questions will help you get the best fit--and make sure you understand your loan.
Ask the Expert: What's Good About the Federal Reserve Rate Increase?
There are potential benefits to homeowners, investors, and consumers to the Fed's recent rate increase. We talked with Inlanta Mortgage's Luke Skar to learn what those possible benefits are.
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Your Recipe for a Healthy Monthly Mortgage Payment
There's a chill in the air, and you're probably pulling out your favorite fall recipes, like chili and roasted butternut squash with pasta, and you might even be looking ahead to Thanksgiving, and thinking about stuffing, turkey, and all the fixings. But what's your recipe for a healthy monthly mortgage payment?
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