VA Loan Misconceptions
January 1, 2022
A VA loan could be the answer to many service members and veterans’ prayers. But misinformation and misconceptions can stop thousands of them from actually benefiting from the program available […]
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Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
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Cash Out Refinance · Home Buying · Homeowner Tips
Considering Upsizing Even During Retirement
January 1, 2022
Retirement should be about making the choices and living the life you want. For some retirees, this means upsizing their home rather than downsizing. These retirees want more room for […]
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Is Paying Cash For Your Home A Good Idea?
January 1, 2022
Many first time home buyers assume that a mortgage is necessary to purchase a house. However, more than one-fifth of homebuyers in the U.S. used cash to purchase their homes. […]
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Can You Refinance Your Mortgage With No Closing Costs?
January 1, 2022
The first thing you should do is read the fine print when you hear or see a lender advertising a refinance loan with no closing costs. “In the refinance world when […]
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Things to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home
January 1, 2022
Your memories of vacationing the summer away at your grandparents’ lake cabin entice you to get your own piece of vacation paradise. Buying a vacation home is an emotional high. […]
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How Much Mortgage Can I Qualify For?
January 1, 2022
You’ve decided it’s time to buy your first house. You’ve rented for years and are tired of giving your money to someone else. So, you’ve saved for a down payment, […]
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Creative Ways To Come Up With a Down Payment
January 1, 2022
Your savings account is pretty bare right now. But you plan on buying a house in the near future. How can you possibly raise enough money for a down payment? […]
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How To Get a Mortgage If You Are Self-Employed
January 1, 2022
They could be your nanny, the photographer at your friend’s wedding, your personal finance advisor or the developer that designed your favorite app on your smartphone. They are self-employed. In […]
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Real Life Success Stories – Veterans Who Bought Their Dream Homes with VA Loans
January 1, 2022
Veterans serve our country with their bravery and patriotism, and the United States repays them with several benefits including the VA Loan, famous for having a 0 percent downpayment. Not […]
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Surprise Costs for First-Time Home Buyers
January 1, 2022
A euphoric feeling comes over you when you finally find the house you have wanted for a long time. However, unexpected hidden costs start to come along that seem to […]
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