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Why most people don't get mortgages from banks anymore

Brian Acton • December 1, 2021

Nonbank lenders tend to be more flexible with borrowers who have lower credit scores.

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Friends with (ownership) benefits: How to buy a house with a buddy

Tanza Loudenback • October 13, 2021

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These new homebuying startups help you outbid all-cash offers

Myles Ma • September 29, 2021

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4 ways to pay off your 30-year mortgage early

Brian Acton • September 24, 2021

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4 ways to make your home offer stand out (without raising the price)

Brian Acton • June 23, 2021

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Ready to quit renting? Weigh the financial pros & cons of homeownership first

Brian Acton • June 16, 2021

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What it takes to sell your home without a real estate agent

Brian Acton • May 24, 2021

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Why is it so hard to buy a house right now?

Hanna Horvath • May 11, 2021

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Will climate change make your house worthless?

Myles Ma • May 4, 2021

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Ask the experts: Should you pay down your mortgage early or invest?

Hanna Horvath • March 24, 2021

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5 things to look for in your final mortgage paperwork

Brian Acton • February 22, 2021

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Half of American homeowners don't know this— and it could cost them

Policygenius Staff • July 30, 2020

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5 tips from a home stager on how to sell your house

Donna Freedman • March 18, 2020

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Pro tip deep dive: Should you switch to biweekly mortgage payments?

Myelle Lansat • March 13, 2020

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Here are the paint colors that can help sell your house, according to realtors

Anna Baluch • March 9, 2020

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Is winter the best time to buy a home?

Mia Taylor • January 20, 2020

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Money milestones: How to budget for moving to a new home

Brian Acton • November 18, 2019

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Money myths: Should you give up on your home-buying dreams?

Hanna Horvath • October 9, 2019

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Do you really need to put the full 20% down on a mortgage?

Mia Taylor • August 9, 2019

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So your mortgage got sold (again). What you need to know

Mia Taylor • July 9, 2019

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The hidden costs of owning a home

Mia Taylor • June 4, 2019

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Mortgage rates are low. Should you buy now?

Myles Ma • May 31, 2019

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How to get a mortgage in 30 days

Jeanine Skowronski • April 17, 2019

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How come no one talks about 20-year mortgages?

Mia Taylor • April 9, 2019

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6 ways to pay for a foreclosure that aren't cash

Jeanne Lee • March 25, 2019

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Shopping for a foreclosure? How to pick the right one

Jeanne Lee • March 18, 2019

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Delayed dreams: Why homebuyers hate the shutdown

Mia Taylor • January 11, 2019

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How your guest room can pay your mortgage

Logan Sachon • November 12, 2018