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Want a More Affordable Home? Don’t Overlook ...
When you picture buying your first home, chances are you’re imagining a traditional single-family house with its own yard, maybe a garage, and little extra room to grow. But with affordability still t ...
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The Biggest Credit Hurdle for Renters Who Wa...
What’s the biggest payment you make every month? If you’re a renter, it’s probably your rent. But did you know that you can pay your rent on time, every time, for years, and it may never ...
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Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a...
With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now. Everyday expenses cost more. Mortgage rates are higher than you’d like. And when the economy feels ...
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Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First H...
For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off. But ...
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Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? Th...
Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will. A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are actually rooting for a crash, just s ...
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The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Neces...
You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that’s left you reluctant to buy a home, here’s what you need to remember ...
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The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almos...
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect. Yes, mortgage rates have been ticking up lately – and that’s cre ...
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Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answ...
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. But your salary is only half the equation. Wh ...
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Why Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook a Fall M...
You’ve been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected… While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that t ...
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Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To B...
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you i ...
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