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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 …
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 …
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 …
After you make an offer on a house and it’s accepted by the seller, you’ll be asked to put down an earnest money deposit to show your commitment to this purchase. But while you might be gung-ho to move ahead, …