In Financing
How to Prepare Your Finances for Home Ownership
Tip: Tackle your high-interest-rate debt first.
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Smart Money Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Guest contributor Lauren Bowling, of “Financial Best Life,” has your financial back — from down payment all the way through closing.
In First-Time Home Buyer
How First-Timers Can Cope with Rising Home Prices
A fixer-upper with the right things wrong could spell instant equity for you.
In Financing
Student Loan Debt Can Delay Home Ownership
Side gigs or roomies can help shave years off your debt. Lenders like that.
In House Negotiating & Closing
Keep Your Cool – Here’s What Really Happens at Closings
Details matter, especially when it comes to the all-important Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.