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Where should I live? 12 important factors to consider

From small towns to big cities, there's a perfect place for everyone. We’ve collected 12 factors to help you answer the question, “Where should I...

A rambler house with a white brick exterior, showcasing a single-story residence with a clean and classic design.

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What is a rambler house? 5 types of ranch-style homes

Are you curious about what a rambler house is and what it has to offer? Read to learn more about the history, characteristics and common types of rambler homes.

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Stephanie Foo: Producer, storyteller and host of the Home. Made. podcast by Rocket Mortgage®

Learn more about the host of the Home. Made. Podcast by Rocket Mortgage^®, Stephanie Foo, producer, storyteller and award-winning journalist.

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How to listen to Home. Made.

Not sure how to listen to Home. Made. on a podcast player? No problem. Check out our page on how to listen to Home. Made. to learn how to f...

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What is MAO in real estate?

Maximum allowable offer (MAO) is a way for real estate investors to calculate how much they should offer on a property. Learn more about how MAO works.

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The 12 best places for affordable waterfront properties

Find the best places to afford such waterfront properties as lake houses, beach homes and riverside properties in the U.S.

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Collateralized mortgage obligations: Defined and explained

Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) are a pool of mortgage loans that are combined and sold as an investment. Learn more about CMOs and how they work....

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Breaking a fixed-rate mortgage: Can and should you do it?

There are a number of reasons why a borrower might want to break the loan agreement for their fixed-rate mortgage. Learn about whether this is possible here....

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15 major cities where home buyers can have the upper hand

Homebuyers have an advantage in some cities. Rocket Homes used internal listing data to see where homes are selling below asking price.