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First-Time Home Buyers On: The Finances

Posted OnFeb 28, 2017

By Adrienne Breaux (Image credit: Reagen Taylor ) How long do you need to save up for a down payment? How long does it take to get approved for a mortgage? Buying a home—especially for the first time—is a learning process, made all the more intense thanks to the fact that large sums of money

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Where House Flippers Can Get Financing

Posted OnFeb 24, 2017

By Robyn A. Friedman Chris Gash Until recently, home flippers—investors who buy houses to improve and resell for a quick profit—had few options for financing. Now, traditional lenders and crowdfunding firms are increasingly willing to put up the money. Luxury-home flips can be lucrative, but risky. “With one flip, you could make the same amount

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Is It Hard to Get a Mortgage?

Posted OnFeb 07, 2017

Standards have tightened from the pre-housing bubble days, but are they actually tough? Daniel B. Kline From the early 2000s through the housing bubble’s burst in 2006, mortgages were extremely easy to get for anyone with even decent credit. Back in those days, legitimate banks and lenders offered no-documentation loans — mortgages where the

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From the Credit Check to Getting the Keys: Answers for the Big First-Time Homebuying Questions

Posted OnJan 27, 2017

By Brittney Morgan New to the home-buying process? If you’re ready to start looking for your dream home—or if you’re just looking to learn more about how buying a home works for the future—there’s a lot you’ll need to know. The process is long and can be as stressful and confusing as it is exciting.

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Should I Refinance My Mortgage Even if It Only Saves Me $50/Month?

Posted OnJan 20, 2017

By Mark Fitzpatrick updated January 11, 2017 Does it make sense to refinance your mortgage if you are only saving a small amount a month, like $50? The best way to answer this question is with an answer to another question. Answer this question first: How long do you plan on keeping your property? It’s

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4 Ways to Survive Future Real Estate Market Crashes

Posted OnJan 13, 2017

BY LARRY ALTON The real estate market may be very healthy compared to what it was five years ago, but that doesn’t mean we’re in some sort of eternal bliss. There will be rough patches ahead — and likely a couple more crashes in your lifetime — but how can you as an investor

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Mortgage Refinance Options for People With Bad Credit

Posted OnJul 15, 2016

Low mortgage interest rates have created a great opportunity for many homeowners to refinance their mortgages, resulting in lower monthly payments or extra cash to pay off debts. But what about people who have low credit scores and may have trouble qualifying for a new loan? We asked Roslyn Lash, an accredited financial counselor at

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