Buying A Home

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  How to buy a house with a low income

  Yes, you can buy a house with a low income.

  9 min read Jul 14, 2025
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  15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: Which is right for you?

  One means lower payments, the other costs less overall.

  6 min read Jul 08, 2025
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  Mortgage escrow account pros and cons

  Unless your lender insists, you may not want to use one. Here’s why.

  5 min read Jul 07, 2025
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  Mortgage rate forecast July 2025

  Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.

  3 min read Jun 30, 2025
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  Mortgage brokers: What they do and how they help homebuyers

  This home-financing pro could help you find that perfect loan.

  9 min read Jun 30, 2025
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  How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score

  A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.

  7 min read Jun 27, 2025
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  Guide to no-down-payment mortgages: Am I eligible?

  Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.

  6 min read Jun 26, 2025
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  Closing on a house: What to expect

  Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.

  7 min read Jun 24, 2025
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  Guide to first-time homebuyer grants

  There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.

  7 min read Jun 23, 2025
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  How to get a mortgage

  Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.

  9 min read Jun 20, 2025