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6-minute read

The 10 best places to live while saving for a home

The team analyzed 383 metro areas and found the top cities to live while saving for a home, including Fond Du Lac, Elkhart, Sioux City and Columbus.

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4-minute read

What Is A YOURgage® and how does it work?

A YOURgage® loan is a custom mortgage that can allow home buyers greater flexibility with their mortgages. Read more about YOURgages and their requiremen...

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4-minute read

Mortgagor: A definition

A mortgagor is an individual or organization that borrows money to purchase real estate. Learn about mortgagors versus mortgagees and their relationship.

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3-minute read

How to remove a name from a mortgage

Financial and living situations often change over time. Here are some steps and considerations to keep in mind when trying to remove a name from a mortgage.

A young couple breaking up with a realtor, possibly indicating a change in their home search or real estate plans.

6-minute read

How to tell your REALTOR you're choosing a new agent

Breaking up with your REALTOR is never an easy task. Read our article to learn what your legal limitations are and how to tell them you chose someone else.

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4-minute read

Lots of mail with your new mortgage? Here's what you should know

If you just closed on a new mortgage, let’s go over what you need to know about some of the communications you’ll be receiving in the coming mont...

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5-minute read

Homeowners are guilty of the habits they say make annoying neighbors

One factor can dramatically affect a person's experience in their own home - the neighbors. Learn about how many homeowners are guilty of the habits that the...

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The prevalence of fixer-upper homes

An Instagram scrape of #FixerUpper reveals which states have the most tagged fixer-upper homes, and Rocket Homes data shows the financial benefits of buying ...

A young african-american couple happily doing paperwork for their new home.

5-minute read

Millennials anticipate buying a new home with student loan forgiveness

A new research study finds 56.8% of millennial student loan borrowers own a home, compared to 48.6% of overall millennials.