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By Craig Johnson

The Risks and Rewards of Locking In Your Mortgage Rate

Locking in a low rate seems like a simple decision, but is there a catch?

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Stockbrokers and gamblers have in common the belief that while nobody can tell the future, gathering data is the next best thing. The more carefully and deeply we measure where we've been, the more accurately we think we can predict where we're going. Tell us the horse with the best odds, and we think we have glimpsed the future enough to make the ...
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What Are REO Properties? Pros, Cons, and More

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What Are HOA Fees?

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How to Find Out Who Owns a Property: Your Comprehensive Guide

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Mortgage Refinance

3 Things Homeowners Wish They'd Known About Refinancing

When focusing on lowering their monthly payment, some refi customers lose sight of these other effects of a mortgage refinance.
Getting Started

What You Should Know About Making Rental Income With Your Home

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Home Improvement

A Comprehensive Guide to Determining the Cost to Frame a House

Whether you're building a new home or adding on, construction starts with framing.
Getting Started

Everything You Need to Know About ARV (After-Repair Value)

We'll explain what ARV is and whether utilizing this option is right for you.
Buying a Home

Down Payments Demystified

Every hopeful homebuyer wants to know how much they should save for a down payment.
Home Buying

Real Estate Terminology: What Does Contingent Mean?

Let's help you understand the term contingent and provide a detailed analysis of its significance, implications, and how it can impact the buying and selling process.
Fundamentals

7 Expert Tips on Home Staging to Sell Faster

Help your home stand out with this proven advice for attracting more potential buyers and selling faster.
Buying a Home

Everything You Need to Know About VA Loans

Understanding how a VA loan works will help determine if it’s the right mortgage for your home purchase.

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Buying a Home

Can You Increase Your Preapproval Amount?

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Buying a Home

Identifying a Property With Better Short-Term Rental Potential

How to pick a winning vacation rental and what to do if yours isn't generating the income you expected.
Green Living

3 Unexpected Benefits of Energy Efficiency

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When Is the Best Time to Go Solar?

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Green Energy Breaks World Record in 2022 per International Energy Agency

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Homeowners Going Solar This Summer Are in for a Pleasant Surprise

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America's Biggest Urban Solar Farm to Cap a Landfill

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