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A guide to understanding bundle of rights in real estate
A bundle of rights describes the legal rights associated with property ownership: the right of possession, control, enjoyment, disposition and exclusion.
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Can you deduct mortgage interest on a second home?
In certain cases, you can use second mortgage interest deductions to reduce the amount you owe when you file taxes. Read our guide to learn if you qualify.
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An overview on the green MBS program
Fannie Mae offers green MBS (mortgage-backed securities) to provide borrowers with a green financing option. You can learn more about this initiative here.
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Mortgagee clause: Definition and how it works
A mortgagee clause protects a lender if a mortgaged property is damaged. Learn the components of a mortgagee clause and how their protections work.
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Participation mortgage: An explanation
Developing a commercial real estate project? You’ll need multiple lenders to spread the risk. Learn how participation mortgages can finance large deals.
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FHA announces lower mortgage insurance premiums for FHA loans
Learn more about the FHA reducing Mortgage Insurance Premiums and how it affects you.
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#RealEstateReset: How one woman broke the chains of domestic violence and financial abuse to became a homeowner
Digging Deep And Building A Lasting Foundation For Wealth, Happiness And Prosperity
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#RealEstateReset: How Gloria Steinem is using her home to create a safe space for women
Feminist icon shares the role homeownership plays in her past, present and future
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#RealEstateReset: Stacey Tisdale shares how the government used real estate to separate blacks and whites, along with her personal story of racial isolation
The gap between Black and white homeownership is at its highest level in 50 years, with segregation and separation still abounding.
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96% of Americans make homeownership harder than necessary - do you?
Recent survey results show that getting a mortgage is likely easier than most Americans think, at least in some way. Here’s what you need to qualify.
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How to save for a down payment
The first step toward homeownership is saving for your down payment. Did you know your down payment is the first bit of equity you gain, and the larger the paym...
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How to get a low interest rate
When it comes to buying a home, interest rates are everything. But how are they determined, and how can you find the best one for you? In this episode of The Re...
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How mortgage insurance works
You might be required to pay mortgage insurance, and this episode of The Red Desk explains how it’s calculated, how much you might pay, and how long you&r...
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How long is an appraisal good for?
An appraisal is only valid for a short time, depending on the type of loan you choose. Learn how long an appraisal is good for and how the market affects it.
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Mortgage payoff statement: Everything you need to know
A mortgage payoff statement can be a useful piece of documentation for some borrowers to request. Learn about what a payoff statement is and how it works.
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What is the secondary mortgage market and how does it work?
The secondary mortgage market is an area where financial institutions and investors buy and sell mortgages. Learn how it may affect your home loan.
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Why you shouldn't pay your mortgage with bank bill pay
Using bank bill pay for your mortgage can create problems. Learn about the risks involved and why you may want to start using an alternative payment option.<...
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[Women's history month] How black women have been undeterred in their determination to become homeowners - a reminder of the resilience within us all
Let’s remember the ways in which Black women have transcended systemic barriers in the past and found ways to build wealth through homeownership and us...
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