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How to buy a cabin or cottage in 2023: A step-by-step guide
Ready to get cozy in a little house all your own? Buying a cottage is a unique experience. Here’s what you should know if you want to buy a cabin in 2023.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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How rising fed interest rates can affect home buyers and sellers
The Fed rate hikes have raised mortgage interest rates in 2022. See how higher Fed interest rates affect home buyers and sellers and what borrowers can do next.
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How to calculate per diem interest
Borrowers can calculate per diem interest using a simple formula. Learn more about what per diem interest is and how it can be calculated on a mortgage loan.
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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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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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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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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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How to calculate your monthly mortgage payment: A guide
Are you wondering how much your estimated monthly payment would be on a mortgage? Check out our guide and learn how to calculate your mortgage payment.
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How is rental income taxed? A guide for real estate investors
As a real estate investor, you’ll pay income taxes on rental income. Learn about how rental income is taxed and what rental property tax deductions you can claim.
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How much money can you borrow with a HELOC?
Are you considering a home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Uncover how much money you can expect to borrow, alternative financing options and more.
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Home loans for college students: A guide to student loans and mortgages
In this guide, learn how to qualify for mortgage approval with student debt plus the best state and national programs with home loans for college students.
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How many FHA loans can you have?
Usually you can have multiple FHA loans over a lifetime, but only one at a time. Yet there are exceptions. Learn how they work along with other options.
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Using a home equity loan for your remodel: What to know
If you’ve built equity in your home, you can fund a remodel with a home equity loan. Learn the pros and cons of using a home equity loan for a remodel.
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