Pete Gerardo is a business writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times and numerous trade magazines. Connect with Pete on LinkedIn.
January 10, 2024
Most couples used to get married before making any major financial decisions together. But today, one in four unmarried couples between 18 and 34 buy a house together, according to […]
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January 5, 2024
If the road to real estate riches were an easy one, everyone would be a millionaire landlord or house-flipper. Making big money from investment property (real estate purchased for the […]
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January 4, 2024
Home improvements and repairs can get pricey fast. A minor kitchen remodeling costs an average of $20,830, vinyl window replacement is $15,282, and the addition of a master bedroom could […]
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November 15, 2022
For most of its 10-year history, serious interest in Bitcoin was largely limited to computer geeks and cyber criminals. (According to Europol, “Bitcoin [is] the currency of choice in criminal […]
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Cash Out Refinance · Refinance · Understanding Mortgages
August 11, 2022
Many homeowners dream of having their own swimming pool, especially after the heat of summer settles in. But after checking the price tag, a lot of would-be pool owners give […]
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Cash Out Refinance · Homeowner Tips
August 11, 2022
A cash-out refinance allows homeowners to convert their accrued home equity into cash. This cash can be used for anything, including paying off other loans. But is paying off your […]
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January 1, 2022
An hour after Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, his administration suspended the previous administration’s cut to FHA annual mortgage insurance premiums (AMIP). Announced on January 9, the rates would […]
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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages
January 15, 2020
If you’re in the market for a new home but don’t have time to wade through scores of applications or shop around for the best mortgage rates and terms, a […]
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February 8, 2018
Are you ready to buy a home — really ready? Before you become a first-time home buyer, make sure the answer to that question is yes. Homeownership comes with both […]
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January 29, 2018
In a quiet suburban neighborhood of Salisbury, Maryland, there’s a white, 3-bedroom Colonial that simply won’t sell. It’s easy to guess why. The owners have consistently overpriced the property, have […]
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