Before you can shop for a house to buy, you have to make sure you’ll be able to get a loan. After all, there’s no point in falling in...
Read MoreHaving a second home is a dream for a lot of people. Who doesn’t want somewhere beautiful they can escape to when they need a break or want to...
Read MoreThe things that motivate homeowners to sell stay pretty consistent through the years. Mostly, they’re personal. Whether it’s because they need a bigger house to accommodate a growing family...
Read MoreIn most cases, when you buy something, you don’t get to negotiate the price. If you’re buying a refrigerator, for example, you don’t make an offer. You pay whatever...
Read MoreThere are a lower-than-normal number of previously owned homes available in today’s market, but that hasn’t stopped home buyers. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, sales...
Read MoreIn order to be approved for a mortgage, borrowers have to meet certain standards. How well they meet those standards not only determines whether they’re approved to borrow but...
Read MoreThe Mortgage Bankers Association’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index measures how easy or difficult it is for prospective borrowers to get approved for a mortgage. When credit availability is tight,...
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