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Home Buying - 8-minute read
Victoria Araj - April 03, 2024
House hacking incorporates a variety of ways you can use your house to pay living expenses. Learn what house hacking is and how you can make it work for you.
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Home Buying - 6-minute read
Hanna Kielar - April 03, 2024
A homeowners insurance binder is temporary proof of coverage until an official policy is issued. Learn what an insurance binder includes and how to get one.
Home Buying - 5-minute read
A home warranty is a contract covering the repair or replacement of household appliances and home systems. Learn how it works and average plan prices.
Carla Ayers - April 03, 2024
The amount it costs to remodel a house can vary depending on the scale of the project. Learn the average costs associated with various kinds of remodels.
Ashley Kilroy - April 03, 2024
Home inspections typically cost $300 – $500, but the final cost depends on factors like the size of the home. Learn more about budgeting for a home inspection.
Home Buying - 9-minute read
Katie Ziraldo - April 03, 2024
Home inspections are a critical part of buying a home. Inspections verify the safety and integrity of a home. Learn which red flags to watch out for.
Home Buying - 14-minute read
We have compiled a list of the top need-to-know mortgage facts and home buying statistics to give buyers a better understanding of the 2023 real estate market.
Home Buying - 4-minute read
Jamie Johnson - March 30, 2024
Deciding between buying or renting your next home? Learn more with our guide, including how to use a rent vs. buy calculator to help you make a decision.
Victoria Araj - March 29, 2024
Homeowners associations require members to pay fees to help cover the cost of maintaining common areas in the community. Learn more about how HOA fees are used.
Home Buying - 7-minute read
If you live under a homeowners association, it means you’ll follow rules set for your community to ensure a high standard of living. Learn how an HOA works.
Ashley Kilroy - March 29, 2024
A highest and best offer might be requested by a seller who has received multiple offers on their home. Learn more about this offer and its potential impact.
Home Buying - 3-minute read
Melissa Brock - March 29, 2024
Whether you’re investing in a duplex or a 400-unit apartment complex, you’ll come across the Gross Rent Multiplier and wonder what it means. Let us explain.
Hanna Kielar - March 29, 2024
A gift letter for a mortgage shows your lender that you don’t need to repay money gifts toward your down payment. Learn how to write a mortgage gift letter.
Getting a mortgage with a new job or in between jobs can be challenging, but not impossible. Learn how to approach the mortgage process with confidence.
Kevin Graham - March 29, 2024
A Verified Approval allows you to confidently make an offer knowing that your financing is rock solid. Read on for details!
A freehold estate is a type of property ownership that can be held indefinitely and passed on forever. Learn more about the types of freehold estates here.
Christa Ross - March 29, 2024
A fourplex is a multifamily home with four separate living spaces. Learn about the pros and cons of investing in a fourplex to make the most of your purchase.
Miranda Crace - March 29, 2024
Two common methods of real estate investing are flipping and renting. Read about the pros and cons of flipping vs. renting to determine which is better for you.
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