First time home buyers
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What can home buyers learn to navigate market turbulence?
How can current first-time home buyers apply today’s tools and yesterday’s lessons to navigate a turbulent housing market?
What does 'pending' mean in real estate?
If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered “what does ‘pending’ mean on a real estate listing?” Read on to discover what this status signifies.
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The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) explained
RESPA protects prospective home buyers by increasing lender transparency and outlawing certain predatory real estate practices.
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What credit score do you need to buy a house?
Wondering what credit score you need to buy a house? There’s often no hard answer, but higher scores will always mean more options. Check out practical ad...
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The costs of buying a house that first-time home buyers should prepare for
There are many ongoing and up-front costs associated wit...
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What are prepaid costs of buying a home?
Learn what prepaid costs are, why they matter, and how to plan ahead for them – so you can approach closing day with clarity, confidence, and no surprises...
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What is the average down payment on a house?
The average down payment on a house isn’t 20%. How much you put down depends on your loan and situation. Here’s what to know before applying for a m...
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15 first-time home buyer tips
First-time home buyers may find themselves overwhelmed by the process of purchasing property. Here are 15 tips to help you on your home buying journey.
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