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The House Price Index (HPI) is an economic indicator that tracks changes in home prices across the United States. The Home Price Index rose 6.6% in…
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Homeowners insurance is an insurance policy that pays out when a home is damaged by weather, fire, or other means.…
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Principal balance is the amount of unpaid money on a mortgage…
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Earnest money is a deposit made by a home buyer to show they are serious about purchasing a…
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Mortgage default is when a homeowner fails to meet the legal obligations of their home loan, typically by not making its required monthly mortgage…
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