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RHB Assets From IGX: Aerial panorama of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Falls Park

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The 10 best places to live while saving for a home

The team analyzed 383 metro areas and found the top cities to live while saving for a home, including Fond Du Lac, Elkhart, Sioux City and Columbus.

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What Is A YOURgage® and how does it work?

A YOURgage® loan is a custom mortgage that can allow home buyers greater flexibility with their mortgages. Read more about YOURgages and their requiremen...

A young couple breaking up with a realtor, possibly indicating a change in their home search or real estate plans.

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How to tell your REALTOR you're choosing a new agent

Breaking up with your REALTOR is never an easy task. Read our article to learn what your legal limitations are and how to tell them you chose someone else.

A handshake, symbolizing a mortgagor agreement or agreement between parties in a mortgage transaction.

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Mortgagor: A definition

A mortgagor is an individual or organization that borrows money to purchase real estate. Learn about mortgagors versus mortgagees and their relationship.

A large stone house with a stone driveway, showcasing a grand residential property.

3-minute read

How to remove a name from a mortgage

Financial and living situations often change over time. Here are some steps and considerations to keep in mind when trying to remove a name from a mortgage.

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Lots of mail with your new mortgage? Here's what you should know

If you just closed on a new mortgage, let’s go over what you need to know about some of the communications you’ll be receiving in the coming mont...

A young african-american couple happily doing paperwork for their new home.

5-minute read

Millennials anticipate buying a new home with student loan forgiveness

A new research study finds 56.8% of millennial student loan borrowers own a home, compared to 48.6% of overall millennials.

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5-minute read

Homeowners are guilty of the habits they say make annoying neighbors

One factor can dramatically affect a person's experience in their own home - the neighbors. Learn about how many homeowners are guilty of the habits that the...

A plumber conducting a sewer inspection or scoping a sewer system.

4-minute read

What is a sewer scope inspection and do I need one?

Did you get a sewer scope inspection this year? Here's what you need to know about sewer scope inspections and the signs you need an inspection done.

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5-minute read

The prevalence of fixer-upper homes

An Instagram scrape of #FixerUpper reveals which states have the most tagged fixer-upper homes, and Rocket Homes data shows the financial benefits of buying ...

RHB Assets From IGX: Young couple looking at a house with real estate agent, alternative angle

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What a $309,000 home looks like across the country

Curious what the average house looks like in your neck of the woods? Let’s take a look at what the median list price will get you in different parts of...

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4-minute read

What is a subordinate mortgage?

A subordinate mortgage can be a complex topic with implications for borrowers. Uncover important realities you need to know about mortgage subordination.

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5-minute read

Everything to know about a statement of service for a VA loan

You will need a statement of service detailing your military service to apply for a VA loan. Learn more about why you need this document and how to get one.<...

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3-minute read

When you buy a house, does it come with appliances?

It’s never too early to start negotiating the appliances that may or may not come with your home. Learn what’s non-negotiable and how to best pla...

A Black woman with her daughters on a couch, looking at a computer, potentially in a home setting.

3-minute read

What is a dry closing and what states have dry funding?

A dry closing occurs when everything but payment is completed at closing. Find out what a dry closing is and which states allow dry closings.

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4-minute read

Blanket mortgages: Everything you need to know

Blanket mortgages finance multiple properties under one loan. Uncover the pros and cons of blanket loans to see if this type of financing is right for you.

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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.

A middle-aged couple at a kitchen island using a computer and calculator, potentially managing finances or planning for a home purchase.

5-minute read

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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