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10-minute read

Contingent: What It Means In Real Estate

In real estate, “contingent” refers to conditions that must be met for a sale to proceed as planned. Learn how contingencies protect potential home buyers.

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6-minute read

What To Know About Buying A Condo With A VA Loan

You can buy a condo with a VA loan as long as you’re eligible and the condo complex is VA approved. Learn more about using a VA loan to buy a condo.

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4-minute read

Is Now A Good Time To Buy A House? What To Know In 2024

Is now a good time to buy a house? Explore current market conditions and other factors to consider as you decide if now is a smart time to buy a house.

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6-minute read

How Much is a Tiny House?

The tiny house movement is growing in popularity, but how much does a tiny house cost? Learn about tiny house prices and more with our complete guide.

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7-minute read

Building A House: A Breakdown Of How Much It Costs

Thinking of building your own home? The average cost to build a house in the U.S. is $317,786. Learn more about house-building prices and see your options.

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6-minute read

What Does Assessed Value Mean And How Is It Determined?

The assessed value of a home helps determine its worth for property tax purposes. Discover how a home’s value gets assessed and why this matters.

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3-minute read

A Complete Guide To Mortgage REITs (mREITs)

Mortgage REITs (mREITs) are publicly traded investments in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. Learn about mREITs as well as their pros and cons.

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6-minute read

VA Housing Grants For Disabled Veterans

VA housing grants provide financial help that doesn’t need to be repaid to make homes more accessible for disabled veterans. Learn about VA housing grants.

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7-minute read

Why Waiting On The Fed For A Better Mortgage Rate May Not Make Sense

You may hear about the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates and try to wait to get a better deal on your mortgage. Here’s why that doesn’t always work.

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4-minute read

Property Lines: Everything You Need To Know

Property lines mark the end of an owner’s property and the beginning of their neighbor's land. Learn more about them and how to find yours.

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8-minute read

Will Home Prices Ever Go Down?

Median home prices hit record highs in 2024, but will house prices ever go down? It’s unlikely anytime soon, barring unforeseen circumstances. Learn why.

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6-minute read

Real Estate Investing: How Many Mortgages Can You Have?

Interested in multiple mortgages? Discover how many mortgages Fannie Mae allows, the borrowing requirements and alternative lending options to consider.

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6-minute read

The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) Interest Rate Decision

Wondering how the latest federal interest rate decision will affect your ability to buy or sell a home? Read on to make informed real estate decisions.

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7-minute read

Tiny Home Financing And Loan Options

Limits on how small a mortgage can be could force potential buyers of a tiny home to pursue financing alternatives. See your options for tiny home financing.

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4-minute read

Home Title Theft: What You Should Know And How To Prevent It

Home title theft is when someone steals a homeowner’s identity and transfers the home title to their name. Figure out how to prevent title theft.

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7-minute read

What To Do After Your Home Offer Is Accepted

Your offer was accepted, but now what? Let these 11 steps guide you through everything from depositing earnest money to getting the keys to your new home.

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7-minute read

Home Improvement Grants To Fund Your Next Repair Project

Home improvement grants are a type of financial aid for homeowners to make necessary repairs to their home. Check out our guide to find grant resources.

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4-minute read

A Guide To Broker Price Opinion (BPO)

A broker price opinion (BPO) estimates a property's value based on comparable sales. Learn when a BPO is often used and how it differs from an appraisal.

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