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The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyer

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage r

Buying a Home? What You Should Know About Homeowners Insurance Costs

Buying a Home? What You Should Know About Homeowners Insurance Costs Homeowners Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Home Buyers Need To Know If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.  Homeowners

Home Price Growth May Be Picking Up: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

Home Price Growth May Be Picking Up: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift