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The summer buying season is still going strong, with more homes on the market and more competition for those homes. Here’s how you can have an edge.

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The down payment is the biggest barrier to home ownership. Or so many believe. A Zillow survey found that about two-thirds of renters in 20 major metropolitan areas think down

Whether buying a new home or refinancing your current one, you can use Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® program to cover repairs and improvements. Solar panels. A swimming pool. A new kitchen,

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says, “In the second half of 2024, look for moderately lower mortgage rates, higher home sales, and stabilizing home prices.”

A custom home: it’s a dream for many. But most people don’t put that dream into action. They think it’s too complicated, too expensive, too far out of their reach.

Spring and early summer are often the most active times in the housing market. Making it crucial for your home to stand out for an optimal sale. Here are some

Both buying and selling a home call for the same key factor: a great agent. Let’s look at skills to consider when choosing your real estate agent.

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Not necessarily. While all debts factor into home financing, student loans aren’t automatic deal breakers.

Have a student loan? You’ve got company.

About 43 million Americans have school-related debt. That’s around 13%

Yes. Experts say we’re on the cusp of the best time of the year to sell a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Let’s look at what insiders are saying

The year was 1990. Cheers was America’s favorite TV show. MC Hammer had a hit with “U Can’t Touch This.” And the LA Times first reported on McMansions. That housing