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VA loan for investment property: Can you use one?
VA loans make buying a home more affordable for military personnel, but there are only a few ways you can use a VA loan to purchase an investment property.
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Is there a doctor in the dollhouse?
Is there a doctor in the dollhouse? Learn the story of how Dr. Kwandaa Roberts turned a love of dollhouses into a career as an interior designer.
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The man and the mountain
In this episode: man vs. mountain. We’ll explore the complicated tale of Harry R. Truman and the behavioral science behind why some people refuse to leave their homes in the face of a natural disaster.
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Why won't you be my neighbor?
In this episode, follow the story of Michael and Valerie who, in an effort to befriend their neighbors, created the Front Porch Forum, an online community group.
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The landlady
Hear the story of the landlady, who saved the Pasha family many years ago and, decades later, helped renew their belief in the goodness of others.
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Like father...
Our relationships with our parents in childhood don’t always end up being what we would’ve hoped. In this episode of Home. Made., we hear from two people who got a chance to get to know their dads again in adulthood.
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The artist who drew himself out of prison
As he waited out his prison sentence – 39 years to life for a crime he didn’t commit – Valentino Dixon received a gift: a set of colored pencils and instructions to “draw himself out of prison."
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Home after the hurricane
Kim Ford loved her home in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. When Hurricane Katrina destroyed it, she had a choice to make: relocate, or stay and fight for her community.
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What you need to know before buying a home from a relocation company
Moving to a new city? Using a relocation company for real estate purchases is an option. See how buying a house from a relocation company works, plus pros/cons.
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USDA streamline refinance: Everything you need to know
A USDA Streamline Refinance lets eligible borrowers with little or no home equity refinance when interest rates fall. See the other benefits.
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A guide to the many meanings of homes for heroes
Homes for Heroes refers to cause-related companies that help provide housing to various heroes. Keep reading to understand each company and their mission.
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What is a rambler house? 5 types of ranch-style homes
Are you curious about what a rambler house is and what it has to offer? Read to learn more about the history, characteristics and common types of rambler homes.
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Where should I live? 12 important factors to consider
From small towns to big cities, there's a perfect place for everyone. We’ve collected 12 factors to help you answer the question, “Where should I live?”
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How to listen to Home. Made.
Not sure how to listen to Home. Made. on a podcast player? No problem. Check out our page on how to listen to Home. Made. to learn how to find every episode the moment it goes live.
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Stephanie Foo: Producer, storyteller and host of the Home. Made. podcast by Rocket Mortgage®
Learn more about the host of the Home. Made. Podcast by Rocket Mortgage®, Stephanie Foo, producer, storyteller and award-winning journalist.
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What is MAO in real estate?
Maximum allowable offer (MAO) is a way for real estate investors to calculate how much they should offer on a property. Learn more about how MAO works.
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Collateralized mortgage obligations: Defined and explained
Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) are a pool of mortgage loans that are combined and sold as an investment. Learn more about CMOs and how they work.
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Buying a house sight unseen: A step-by-step guide
Buying a house sight unseen is becoming more common. Check out our guide to learn how to buy a house sight unseen, how to make a sight unseen offer and more.
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