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Buying Your First Home

How Long is a Mortgage Pre-Approval Good For?

Most mortgage pre-approvals are good for 90 days, and they’re simple to refresh at any time.

15 Good Luck Plants To Bring Positive Energy to Your New Home

Plants pose a variety of benefits and have been celebrated for centuries. Horticulture therapy eases stress ...

Insurance

LPMI vs. PMI: Is Lender-Paid Private Mortgage Insurance Right For you?

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required with conventional mortgage loans when you put down less than 20...

Buying Your First Home

What Is a Loan Origination Fee and Is It Negotiable?

Several fees come along with a mortgage. One of the more typical is the loan origination fee charged by your...

Buying Your First Home

18 Tips on How to Move Out of Your Parents’ House

Moving out of your parents' home is a major lifetime milestone.

A Guide to the $15,000 First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021

The $15,000 First-Time Homebuyer Act April 28, 2021, U.S. lawmakers introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Act ...

Finding a Home

How to Buy a House Out of State in 2021

Whether you’re moving out of state for a new job, to be near family or just a change of pace, it can be a ch...

42 Beautiful Curb Appeal Ideas To Fit Your Budget

Few things are more welcoming than pulling up to your new home with a freshly mowed lawn, blooming flower be...

Finding a Home

26 Architectural House Styles: Homes That Built American Neighborhoods

House styles have evolved for centuries to accommodate changes in taste, lifestyle, and environment. Explori...