Finance and Legal and other home improvements
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Devil's advocate: homeownership and the American dream
I'm going to be totally honest with you: I am 33 years old and I rent an apartment. I enjoy the carefree lifestyle that comes with renting. As a personal finance blogger, I should be telling you to buy a home because… More >>
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Home inspections: 3 costly problems to look out for
There is nothing worse than saving all your hard earned cash to buy a home and then finding out that your new investment is a lemon. If you want to make sure that your home is up to par, here are 3 things to look out… More >>
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How to get approved for a mortgage while self-employed
If you're self-employed and trying to get approved for a mortgage, you may have already discovered it's a little bit harder for you than for the average salaried applicant. Wondering why? There are two main reasons:… More >>
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Should we give interest-only loans a second look?
Have you heard about "interest-only loans"? In case you're wondering if this is a trick question, let me assure you that it isn't. Banks actually still offer this product. They lend you money to buy a home and you don't… More >>
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How to use a good faith estimate when home-buying
Good faith - does that even exist in this day and age? Yes, it does. Or at least it does when it comes to buying a home. I know it's hard to believe, but if you are buying a home a good faith estimate can actually work… More >>
