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Building a manufactured home: A closer look at how manufactured homes are built
Thinking of buying or building a manufactured home? Learn more about how they’re made, what they cost, and how they differ from traditional homes.
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Will home prices ever go down?
Home prices remain high in 2025, leaving many buyers wondering if house prices will ever go down. Learn what’s driving housing costs and whether price...
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What are asset classes?
Asset classes are categories of investments, such as real estate, stocks, and bonds. Discover how diversifying your portfolio can enhance your returns.
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Majority of Americans aren't too spooked to buy a haunted house
A new study finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) would consider buying a haunted house – with 39% saying yes outright and another 26% saying ma...
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What is flood insurance and do you need it?
Flood insurance is a policy that provides comprehensive coverage for losses caused by flooding. Find out why you need flood insurance.
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Recording fees, defined and explained
What are recording fees, how much will they cost you, and what will happen if you don’t pay them? Find all the answers in our guide to recording fees.
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How to get a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
A VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) must be received before a borrower can apply for a VA loan. Here’s how to get one and what to expect when you apply.
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How your credit score affects your mortgage
Credit scores are a key factor in mortgage lending decisions. Learn how credit scores affect mortgage rates and what credit score you need to get a home.
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What happens when you pay off your mortgage
Paying off a mortgage is a great achievement that impacts your credit score, mix of accounts and utilization rate. Here are the facts to consider.
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Mortgage loan limits are on the rise
Rocket Mortgage has updated conventional loan limits. Mortgage limits have gone up for most. Read on for details as well as FHA and VA loan limits....
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Conforming loan limits in 2025
Conforming loan limits update every year to adapt to the change in home prices. Learn how much the conforming loan limit is for 2025 and more with our guide....
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What is a mortgage maturity date and how does it work?
A mortgage maturity date indicates when you’re expected to make your last mortgage payment. Learn more about how maturity dates work and how to find yours...
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Reverse mortgage foreclosure: Everything you need to know
If an event triggers the foreclosure process on your reverse mortgage, you can still avoid losing the property. Learn more about the timeline and your options.
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What happens if you can’t pay your mortgage?
If financial issues make your mortgage unaffordable, you may have options. What happens if you can’t pay your mortgage? Here’s what to know.
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Easement appurtenant: What it means and how it works
An easement appurtenant gives nonowners limited access rights to a property. Find out how this type of easement might affect your property.
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How to repair credit for first-time home buyers
First-time home buyers with bad credit can focus on strategies to boost their score, decreasing their buying costs and improving their loan approval chances. Le...
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How the federal funds rate affects mortgage rates
The federal funds rate helps regulate the U.S. economy, but it can also affect mortgage rates. Learn how it can affect you as a home buyer and homeowner.
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40-year mortgage: An explanation, the pros and cons
A 40-year loan term can bring down your monthly payment in exchange for paying more overall interest and some riskier features. Learn more about 40-year loan...
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