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7 Steps to Buy a House Out of State
Just Starting
8 min read

7 Steps to Buy a House Out of State

Whether you’re relocating for a new job, moving closer to family, or seeking a fresh start in a different state, buying a home from afar is…

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43 Curb Appeal Ideas for First-Time Home Buyers
Just Starting
13 min read

43 Curb Appeal Ideas for First-Time Home Buyers

Our curb appeal guide offers 43 practical ideas to improve your home's appearance, increase its market value, and make it more welcoming for…

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26 Architectural House Styles: Homes That Built American Neighborhoods
Buying Soon
10 min read

26 Architectural House Styles: Homes That Built American Neighborhoods

There are 26 popular house styles in the U.S. today. See them in pictures and learn how the experts decorate each type.…

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The Home-Buying Guide for Pet Parents
Just Starting
14 min read

The Home-Buying Guide for Pet Parents

How to shop for homes as a pet parent. Complete guide and checklists…

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Should I Buy A Move-In Ready Home?
Just Starting
5 min read

Should I Buy A Move-In Ready Home?

Are you a candidate for buying a move-in ready home? Read about turnkey homes and decide whether you should buy…

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What is The $25,000 Downpayment Toward Equity Act? [Explained]
Just Starting
12 min read

What is The $25,000 Downpayment Toward Equity Act? [Explained]

The Downpayment Toward Equity Act gives up to $25,000 as a cash grant to first-time, first-generation home…

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14 Energy-Efficient Home Features to Look For When House Hunting
Buying Soon
10 min read

14 Energy-Efficient Home Features to Look For When House Hunting

An energy-efficient home is designed to conserve and reduce energy use. A home’s construction, appliances, and major features can all impact…

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10 Unique Ways to Make Money With Your New House
Under Contract
4 min read

10 Unique Ways to Make Money With Your New House

Homeownership opens the door to a variety of financial opportunities, from reducing your loan balance with each payment to building home equity over…

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100 Best Cities For Young Adults and Professionals
Buying Soon
12 min read

100 Best Cities For Young Adults and Professionals

Young professionals can work and live almost anywhere in 2024. We looked at every city in the U.S. to rank the the best cities for young adults.…

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What Is The Conventional 97 Mortgage?
Just Starting
6 min read

What Is The Conventional 97 Mortgage?

Conventional 97 is the generic name for Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s three percent down, 30-year fixed rate mortgage loan for…

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What is a USDA Mortgage?
Just Starting
33 min read

What is a USDA Mortgage?

USDA loans are 100% mortgages backed by the USDA. They're known for low mortgage rates, discounted mortgage insurance, and no down payment…

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