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By Morgan Saylor On August 8, 2016

Finding an Open House

If you’re interested in buying a home but you’re a bit lost on how best to hit up an open house, Realtor.com has a few tips for...


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Tags: Home, Real Estate, Home Buyer,

By Morgan Saylor On August 5, 2016

Appraisal Process

So you’ve ordered an appraisal on a property, or perhaps you’re having your property appraised for a refinance or before you put...


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Tags: Home, Refinance, Appraisal,

If math frighten you, as it does many people, don’t let it deter you from the goal of home ownership.


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Tags: Loans, Mortgage, Home Loans,

Mortgage News Daily reports that first-time home buyers increased in June by a “modest percentage”, according to the National...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Market, Home Buyer,

By Morgan Saylor On June 28, 2016

4 Fixer-Upper Tips

Buying a fixer-upper is a popular maneuver for first time homebuyers and those looking for their dream home without the dream...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Renovate, Home Buyer,

One concern of many first time home buyers is saving money for a down payment. Saving, after all, can be difficult to do when...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Savings, Home Buyer,