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Buyers with a 720+ score and 5% down can save $40,000 over the loan's life by going conventional — here's exactly what tips the FHA vs conventional loan decision.
A Higher Education Look at the College Student Housing Market
It wasn’t that long ago (perhaps in my time and yours) when most off-campus student housing was best described as bare-bones. It was generally provided by small mom-and-pops in college...
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With home prices increasing significantly as of late, does it make more sense to rent? Currently, renting is cheaper than buying a house.
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Getting prequalified for a mortgage is generally the first step in buying a home, but what are the best reasons to get prequalified?
Free Real Estate Investment Lessons
There is a lot of faulty real estate advice out there, here are some simple real estate investment lessons you should know.
Updating Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy for Recent Purchases
If you never have updated your homeowner’s insurance policy, there’s a chance that you lack sufficient coverage, especially for recent home purchases.
4 Signs That You Need a New Real Estate Agent
When selling or buying a home, your real estate agent can make a world of difference. Make sure yours is up to the task.
GDP Expands 2.5 percent in Q2; Jobless Claims Down
The U.S gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent for the second quarter (Q2), according to the Commerce Department. This is the third and final...
Best Loan Rate not Always Best Deal
Just getting the best loan rate doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re getting the best deal. There are more factors to consider.
The Shrinking of Short Sales
A short sale might be seen a simple way to get rid of a mortgage, but new regulations make things more difficult.
Adding Lipstick to Your Investment
Looking to sell your real-estate investment? Consider the advice of a home stager to make it look and sell better.
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