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Are You Financially Prepared for an Emergency?
Preparing for financial emergencies can provide stability for your family when it is needed the most.
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What If I Don’t Qualify for a Loan?
Learn why your lender might deny your loan application and steps you can take to improve your financial situation and chances of getting approved in the future.
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
We're breaking down the factors that help determine how much home you can afford, which is an estimate you'll need to make before you begin house hunting.
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4 Benefits of Owning a Home
Homeownership builds a sense of pride and accomplishment and is an important step toward achieving long-term financial stability.
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How to Build Wealth by Investing Your Money
Learn when and how to invest your money to build wealth for your long-term benefit.
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How to Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home
If you are expecting a tax refund from the IRS, there are several ways you can use those funds to bring yourself closer to homeownership.
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5 Things You Should Understand About Your Lease
Before you sign on the dotted line, take some time to review the details of your rental agreement.
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How to Budget for Upfront and Recurring Rent Costs
It’s important to consider how additional costs associated with your new apartment factor into your monthly budget.
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Is There a Faster Way to Be Mortgage-Free?
By making a few changes to your monthly mortgage payments, or refinancing your loan, you may be able to pay off your mortgage early.
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Making a Homebuying Wish List
Creating a wish list can help you prioritize what’s important and keep you on track when you look for homes in person or online.
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Improve Your Financial Health by Managing Debts and Expenses
Learn more about prioritizing different types of debts and expenses.
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Am I Financially Prepared to Take Out a Home Loan?
See how your credit, debt and financial history stack up and learn what steps you can take to improve your finances.
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What You Should Know About Digital Mortgage Tools
Learn more about why lenders are adopting digital underwriting tools and how they impact the loan application process.
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Building Blocks to Wealth: Constructing a Stable Financial Future for Your Family
Building and managing your wealth is a lifelong process that can have major implications for you and your family.
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Why Winter Is Still a Good Time to Buy or Sell a Home
Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, the winter season has its advantages.
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6 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance
A closer look at what you should consider before refinancing your mortgage.
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Creating a Vision for Your Financial Future
Learn how helpful tools like vision boards can help you reach your financial goals.
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The Homeowner's Guide to Home Maintenance
Timely maintenance and repairs help protect your home, provide your family with greater comfort and even enhance your home's value.
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When Is the Right Time to Refinance?
There are several factors you should consider when deciding whether refinancing is right for you.
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How to Set and Preserve Financial Goals
By creating and maintaining a plan to achieve your financial goals, you can ensure you remain on track over time.
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6 Tips to Consider When Shopping for a Lender
It pays shop for a lender. Learn six tips for getting quotes and comparing mortgage options to help find the home loan that’s right for you.
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A Closer Look at Housing Finance Agencies
Learn more about what housing finance agencies do and how they help homebuyers..
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Understanding Who’s on Your Homebuying Team
Your homebuying team is made up of professionals who are there to support you every step of the way. Let’s take a closer look at your team.
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What Renters Should Know About Natural Disasters
Learn more about how to prepare for natural disasters as a renter.
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How Selling with Equity Can Help You Avoid Foreclosure
If you are in danger of foreclosure, you may be able to leverage your home equity to pay off your debt.
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Understanding VA Home Loans
If you are a current service member or veteran, learn how VA home loans can help make buying a home more affordable and the process for buying a home using one.
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Three Pro Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
As you look to buy your first home, learn about the special tools and resources that can set you up for success.
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What Are Housing Counselors and How Do They Help Homebuyers?
Buying a home can be intimidating, which is why you may consider working with an experienced housing counselor to help you throughout the process.
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Tips and Resources for Every Step of Your Rental Journey
Use this guide to help you navigate the different stages of renting a home.
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Understanding Alternative Security Deposits
Take a closer look at your options for paying a security deposit.
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Understanding Forbearance and Knowing Your Options
Learn more about how forbearance can help if you are struggling to make mortgage payments.
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What You Should Know About Buying a Condo
Learn more about condos and whether they are the right option for you.
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What You Should Know About Buying a HomeSteps Home
Learn more about how HomeSteps is helping families find affordable homes.
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A Closer Look at Refinancing
Learn the answers to five common questions about refinancing to help determine if it’s the right move for you.
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6 Tips to Help Avoid Rental Scams
Although it is impossible to avoid encountering a fraudulent rental listing, following these tips can help ensure you don’t fall victim to a scammer.
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How to Improve a Damaged Credit Score
There are steps you can take to improve your credit score and strengthen your personal finances.
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5 Tips for Online House Hunting
Searching for a new home online can be convenient and efficient. Here are five tips to house hunt online effectively.
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What Is Credit Life Insurance? Should I Have It?
Learn what credit life insurance is — and ways you can ensure your loved ones are protected from any large financial burden when you die.
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How to Navigate a Hot Homebuying Market
Learn how you can set yourself up for successful long-term homeownership when buying in a competitive market.
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Is It Possible to Rent an Apartment with Low or No Credit?
Your credit score can be an important factor when renting, but it’s not the only factor.
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Qualifying for a Mortgage with Student Loan Debt
Don’t let your student loan debt dissuade you from homeownership if you’re financially ready.
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Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Learn approaches to prove your income and employment history, as well as tax considerations for managing your debt-to-income ratio if you’re self-employed.
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Disaster Relief and Mortgage Assistance FAQ
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about disaster relief and mortgage assistance programs.
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4 Tips to Find the Right Rental Unit
Start your housing search on the right foot by finding a rental unit that fits your needs.
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What Is Mortgage Underwriting?
Learn about what underwriting is and the underwriting process so that you understand how your loan application will be evaluated.
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The 5 Factors that Make Up Your Credit Score
Take a close look at the factors that make up your FICO® credit score and the importance of each to your score.
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Understanding Lenders and How They Help Homebuyers
Learn more about lenders and the important role they play in your homebuying journey.
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5 Steps to Prepare for House Hunting
These five steps will help you shop smarter once you’ve hit the homebuying market.
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What You Should Know About Ending Your Lease
A closer look at steps you can take if you need to end your lease early.
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How Community Land Trusts Can Make Homebuying More Affordable
Learn what a community land trust is, how it works and how this structure may make it possible for you to buy a home.
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