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What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
real estate Ready to buy a home? First, you'll need to get approved for a mortgage loan.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
retirement The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this southwestern state.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Raising Your Credit Score Could Lower Your Mortgage Rate
Did you know that raising your credit score could get save you money on your mortgage? Our guide to how it works.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Five Big Steps to Buying Your First Home
real estate We told you how to prepare years ahead of your first home purchase. Now here is how to close the deal.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Last updated
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Four Smart Steps To Take Before Buying Your First Home
home Buying your first home can be daunting. Here are four things you need to do years before you start house-hunting to prepare financially for the biggest purchase of your life.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Last updated
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What Is Home Equity?
Your house is more than a place to hang your hat. It’s also a long-term investment.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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How to Declutter Your Home If You're Moving or Downsizing
Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.
By Dawn Wotapka Last updated
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10 Best States To Relocate to in 2024
Relocating? New Hampshire and Wyoming lead the list of states with the best combination of jobs, home prices, low rate of violent crime, quality of healthcare and more, study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Buying a Home? You Need a Six-Figure Income and a Big Down Payment
The median household income for home buyers hits a record $107,000; Down payments rise to more than two-decade highs as housing market crunch continues, NAR study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published