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A guide to navigating first time homebuyer loans, grants, and programs to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

Home prices continue to rise, but the holiday season could spell opportunity for some. See multiple ways first-time buyers can get a competitive edge.

Buying your first home? Don’t fall into these 6 common mistakes. Get expert advice to help you make better choices from the start.

Learn how rising inflation influences current refinance mortgage rates, where they may be headed next, and why acting fast could save you money.

Ready to buy a home? Learn how to get serious about your house hunt with practical tips on budgeting, pre-approval, and navigating a competitive market.

Learn how to win a real estate bidding war in a competitive market by understanding contingencies, using smart offer tactics, and proven strategies that work.

Wondering what are points on a mortgage? Learn how they work, how buying points lowers your interest rate, and whether they can truly save you money over time.

Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.

To help buyers keep up with record high home prices, the FHFA is raising the limit on conforming loans—and it could help you save on a home.

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rent is climbing in major cities while mortgage rates are still low, creating more opportunities for buyers to save money on a starter home.

Learn if mortgage pre-approval is free or has costs, and understand what to expect from the process before you start the exciting journey of buying a new home.

Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.

RefiPossible is a loan option designed for those who may not qualify for a conventional refinance, or missed the 2020 refinance wave.

Lenders will evaluate credit scores differently starting September 18th, and homeowners may be in a position to save even more on their next refinance.

Homeowners who were previously denied a mortgage refinance may now qualify through RefiPossible™. You may save up to $3k/yr by lowering your monthly costs.

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