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What Is An FHA amendatory clause?

Are you financing your new home with an FHA loan? The FHA amendatory clause is one step to the process. Learn how the clause impacts you as a home buyer.

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The top 15 fastest-growing cities in the US

Wanting to move to a busy city with a rapidly growing population? Explore the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and discover why people are flocking there.<...

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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - March 2023

It’s been a wild month in the financial sector. Find out how the Federal Reserve reacted in their latest meeting on interest rates.

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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - July 2022

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, but there are other important details. Read on for a plain English translation of the latest.

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What is fair market value (FMV) in real estate and how is it calculated?

Fair market value (FMV) in real estate is an assessment of a property's worth in an open market. Learn how FMV is calculated and what it's used for.

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What is the power of sale in a mortgage note, and how does it affect foreclosure proceedings?

The power of sale allows a lender to sell a home – without judicial review – if a borrower defaults on a mortgage. Learn more about how the power...

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What is an escalation clause and when is the time to use one?

An escalation clause states a buyer is willing to raise their offer if a seller receives a higher offer. Read our guide on escalation clauses.

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Home equity loan vs. personal loan: What's the best option?

A personal loan is an unsecured loan, while a home equity loan is backed by your home equity. See the main differences between these two loan types.

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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - March 2024

The Federal Reserve didn’t say a whole lot new in March, but it did release projections. Here are the details for us obsessive market watchers.

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