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Homeowners can reap significant financial rewards by paying off their mortgages early. Let’s consider the most effective prepayment strategies.

Lump-Sum Prepayments

Unlike monthly payments, one-time lump-sum prepayments go straight toward reducing a

Property taxes and home insurance. They’re probably not at the top of most people’s minds when buying a home, but they should be. Here’s why.

How much will you pay for

If you want to know how much house you can afford. If you want an edge over other home buyers. If you want a head start on your home financing,

The short answer is simple: when it saves you money. How you save that money and how you might use refinancing for your financial benefit is a little more complicated.

When

If you’re in the market for a home this year, you’ll want to keep your eye on a few things: mortgage rates, home prices, and home availability. Let’s see what

First-time homebuyers often want starter homes. Let’s look at what defines a starter home, who buys them, and the state of the new starter-home market.

The Size of Starter Homes

“Starter homes”

A borrower’s credit score often plays a significant role in determining loan type, amount, and terms. Here’s what you need to know.

Minimum Credit Scores

How low can a credit score go

Over 2,000 industry experts weighed in on America’s hottest real estate markets for development and investment. Let’s look at why the consensus puts DFW at the top of PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ annual

You’re ready to buy a home, but fear you’ll never save enough money for the down payment. We hear this often from our first-time buyer clients. Let’s dispel some common

Economists for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently gathered in Boston to talk about the future of the residential real estate market. Let’s look at the top-line takeaways.

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