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The terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualification” for a mortgage are different, although some lenders use the terms interchangeably. Both can help you get started with your home buying, but are useful at different points in the process. Pre-qualification is solely based …
Narrowing the gap between income and home prices matters in making good on the dream of homeownership for more families, study shows
Seattle is without doubt one of the more expensive cities in the nation in which to own a …
The handwringing over the latest exploits, likes and dislikes of millennials has become somewhat of a national sport. Some of the observations are the result of generational rivalry rather than insights into wide-ranging trends. Still, it’s essential to recognize that—given …
Homeowner equity continued to increase in the third quarter of 2019, according to the analysis from CoreLogic, a property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider.
Homeowners with a mortgage – about 64% of all homeowners – saw their equity increase …
First-time home buyers want to know what they should be doing to successfully secure a property. Whether you’re buying alone or with somebody else, in the city or in the country, for yourself or as an investment, it helps to …
Moving during the holidays can be unpleasant with all the seasonal activities and obligations. However, there are plenty of positives to buying a home during the holidays that may make the headaches of moving worth the effort.
- Less Competition –
Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for are the closing costs required to obtain …