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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...

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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...

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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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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 ...

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

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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.

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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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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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.<...

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

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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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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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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...

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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.

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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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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.

A black woman working on the wooden structure of a new house.

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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: 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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