Home buying

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7-minute read

Buying a house with bad credit: A guide to your home loan options

Considering buying a home with bad credit? Learn about home loans for bad credit, along with tips for improving your credit score to qualify for a mortgage.

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6-minute read

How to find open houses near you: 6 tips

Ready to find your next home, but not sure where to start? Check out our guide to finding open houses in your area, plus tips on how to prepare for them.

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5-minute read

How to choose a home inspector

Hiring a qualified home inspector can save you thousands of dollars down the road. Learn what credentials to look for and how to find a good home inspector.

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5-minute read

How do you find out who owns a property?

Wondering how to find out who owns a property? You have options. Here are nine ways to learn the answer.

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5-minute read

Learn how to calculate home equity

Want to learn how to calculate home equity? See how much equity you have in your home and find the best way to convert your home equity into cash.

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5-minute read

How often do contingent offers fall through? What you should know

Wondering how often contingent offers fall through? Learn what various contingencies there are and discover why contingent offers might not work out.

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7-minute read

How much should I spend on rent?

Are you wondering how much you should spend on rent? Read on to learn how to calculate how much rent you can afford and tips for making rent more affordable.

6-minute read

How much is homeowners insurance?

How much homeowners insurance costs depends on the coverage you’re looking for and many other factors. Learn more about the cost of homeowners insurance.

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7-minute read

How to be a good neighbor

Living in a great neighborhood can improve your quality of life. Read to learn how to be a good neighbor as well as ways to celebrate and thank your community.

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5-minute read

How to buy a property that's not for sale: A guide

Are you wondering how to buy a property that’s not for sale, or if it’s even possible? Learn about how to discover and make offers on off-market properties.

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7-minute read

How much house can you afford with a VA loan?

Are you wondering how much house you can afford with a VA loan? Use our VA loan affordability calculator and take a look at a few of the determining factors.

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8-minute read

The complete guide to buying land and building a house

Thinking of building a new home on a piece of raw land? Learn how to buy land and build a house the right way, which includes finding the right loan and lender.

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11-minute read

How to buy a manufactured home and land

Curious how to buy a manufactured home and land for it? Discover everything you need to know about this real estate purchase and what to expect from a lender.

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6-minute read

How big of a house do you need? Tips for calculating your ideal home size

How big of a house do you need? Learn about the recommended square footage per person and other important factors to consider during your home search.

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8-minute read

Housing market inflation: What you need to know

Inflation occurs when prices rise relative to the value of the dollar. Learn more about housing market inflation market plus tips for buying.

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8-minute read

Home buying checklist for first-time home buyers

Starting the process of buying your first home? Use our extensive first-time home buyer checklist to help you prepare and ensure you don't miss a step.

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7-minute read

House title: What you need to know

A house title represents the legal documentation that grants property owners their ownership rights. Learn more about how house titles work.

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5-minute read

How much above asking price should I offer?

In a competitive housing market, you may ask, “How much above asking price should I offer?” Read on to learn tips for preparing to offer over asking price.

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