Home buying
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15 first-time home buyer tips
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Home buying process
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First time home buyers
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Preparing to buy
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Homeownership
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7-minute read
How often do contingent offers fall through? What you should know
Learn about the different types of contingencies in real estate contracts and explore the common reasons these deals sometimes don’t make it to closing.
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6-minute read
Breaking a lease to buy a house: Can (and should) you do it?
Breaking a lease to buy a house can be tricky. Learn how to get out of a lease, how much it might cost you, the pros and cons, and weigh the alternatives.
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4-minute read
11 tips for buying a house out of state
Looking to buy a house out of state but not sure how the process works? Read our article on what you need to know when purchasing a home in a different state.
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2-minute read
A guide to the housing expense ratio
Wondering how mortgage lenders calculate the housing expense ratio? Learn how to find your results by comparing your housing expenses to your pretax income.
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5-minute read
What credit score do mortgage lenders use?
Mortgage lenders use several credit scores to qualify borrowers and determine the interest rate they offer. Learn more before you start the home buying journey.
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8-minute read
A guide to gifts of equity: What taxes to expect, how to write a gift letter and more
Curious about gifts of equity or already considering giving one? Learn about the process plus the pros and cons of giving the gift of home equity.
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