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Six Psychological Traps to Avoid When House Hunting
Buying a home should be a fairly clear-cut financial decision—but if you're not careful, it's easy to make an expensive mistake.
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Use These Seven Tests to Decide If a New Neighborhood Is Right for You
Get an accurate vibe check before it's too late.
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Eight Questions No One Thinks to Ask Before Buying a House
Before making one of the biggest financial commitments of your life, dig a little deeper.
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Six Surprising Requests You Can Make When Negotiating for a House
Buying a house involves a contract, which means you can negotiate for a lot more than price.
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'Pocket Listings' May Be the Key to Finding Your Next Home
Off-market listings can give you more options when house hunting.
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Is It Ever a Good Idea to Opt for an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
You could save on interest, but it needs to be a calculated risk.
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How Square Footage in Real Estate Listings Can Mislead You
The square footage in a home’s listing can be deceiving—and lead you to pay too much for a house.
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Here's How the Mortgage Loan Origination Process Works
Understand this process on your complex—but manageable!—journey to homeownership.
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Turn Your Home Inspection Report Into a DIY To-Do List
When there's a will, there's a way—and that way involves a beautiful spreadsheet.
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All the Ways Skipping Homeowners Insurance Can Backfire
The risks far outweigh any potential savings.
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How to Tell If a Real Estate Listing Is Based on Reality
Real estate listings are supposed to give you accurate information. But sometimes the agents behind the listing are just guessing—or being deceptive.
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What Is a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio When Applying for a Mortgage
This number is how lenders measure your ability to manage your monthly payments.
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What to Do If a 'Zombie Mortgage' Comes Back to Haunt You
Don't let these undead loans terrorize your financial future.
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Here's What Happens When You Miss a Mortgage Payment
If you find yourself unable to make a mortgage payment, don't panic—but do take action.
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When to Request Repairs After a Home Inspection (and When a Credit Is Better)
Post-inspection negotiations are an art.
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The Pros and Cons of a Cash-Out Refinance
You can leverage your home's value through cash-out refinancing—but should you?
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Eight Subtle Signs That You’re About to Buy a Money Pit
The signs that a home is about to suck your bank account dry are not always obvious.
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How to Tell If a Basement Was Finished to Hide Water Damage
Know the signs of a cover-up renovation.
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Use ‘REO Listings’ to Find a House You Can Actually Afford
Banks are often motivated to get these foreclosed-upon properties off the books, fast.
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How to Get the Best Refinance Rate on Your Mortgage
The lower the interest rate, the more affordable your refinanced mortgage payments will be each month.
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