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How to buy a house in Tennessee
Are you considering a move to the Volunteer State? Learn about Tennessee’s current real estate market, the home buying process, and the top cities to live...
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Investment property loans: What are they and what are your options?
Considering buying an investment property? Learn what an investment property is, the types of properties you can invest in and how to get financing through a lo...
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What is total debt service and the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR)?
Lenders use total debt service to measure your ability to repay a mortgage. Learn what a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is and how to calculate it yourself.
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How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Wondering how to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed? Learn what you need to qualify and how to put your best application forward to purchase a home.
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What is ‘subject to’ in real estate?
A subject-to real estate transaction lets the buyer own the property while the seller keeps the mortgage in their name. Learn about how this arrangement works.
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Non-owner-occupied mortgage rates: What investors need to know
Explore non-owner-occupied mortgage rates, key requirements, and financing options for your investment property goals to determine what’s best for you.
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A guide to buying a house with an LLC
There are pros and cons to putting a house under an LLC. Check out our guide for buying an investment property with an LLC.
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Buying a short-sale home with an FHA loan
Buying a short-sale home with an FHA loan is possible if you meet the loan program’s requirements. Learn more about the rules, pros, and cons of this opti...
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Low housing inventory: How it affects the real estate market
Low housing inventory results from an increase in demand for houses without the supply to meet it. Understand how this affects the real estate market.
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