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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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Types of Homes That May Be More Affordable
There are several types of homes that may be more affordable and allow you to match your lifestyle wants with your budget needs.
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What Homeowners Need to Know About Home Appraisals
Learn what an appraiser will look for, how you can prepare for the appraisal visit, and what to expect during and after the appraisal.
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How a Refinance Can Help You Finance Home Renovations
Home renovations are a great way to increase the value of your home, but they can quickly grow expensive.
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What You Should Know About Buying a Home in Foreclosure
Learn more about the benefits of purchasing a foreclosed or distressed home.
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How to Plan a Home Renovation
Learn more about how to prioritize projects that give you the best return on investment.
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Tips for Renovating a Distressed or Foreclosed Property
Purchasing a distressed or foreclosed property often requires renovation. Although new owners can control how much time, resources and money to spend, these projects always come with risk.
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How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfires
If you are in an area where wildfires are an active risk, it's important to act now to protect your home later.
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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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The Ultimate Guide to Renovating Your Home
Helpful tips for each stage of your renovation project.
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Exploring Mortgage Options for Native Homebuyers
There are many mortgage products available to finance the purchase, construction or renovation of homes on Native lands.
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5 Tips for First-Time Renters
Use these helpful tips to get you started on your rental journey with confidence.
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Personal Finance Tips for Renters
Whether you are a first-time or established renter, we’ve collected tips to help you budget, save and grow your credit.
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How Home Renovations Can Protect You from Natural Hazards
Learn more about renovations that can protect your home from severe weather.
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Breathing New Life into Old: Buying Fixer-Upper and Distressed Homes
Purchasing a fixer-upper or distressed home can be a smart financial investment, while also providing you with a place to call your own.
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Struggling to Pay Your Rent? Know Your Options
If you are struggling to pay rent due to a financial hardship, there are several steps you can take to help keep a roof over your head.
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The Best Home Maintenance Purchases to Make Each Season
With a little planning and patience, there is a best time to buy the items needed for your home improvement needs.
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Finding the Right Freddie Mac Mortgage Product for You
Take a closer look at the various mortgage products offered by Freddie Mac.
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Homebuying Negotiations: Responding to a Counteroffer
Learn what is most commonly negotiated during homebuying and how to keep your wishes, your wallet and your cool throughout the process.
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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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Make It in Memphis: How One Homebuyer Achieved His Goal of Homeownership
A 22-year-old homeowner shows how buying a home is possible with the help of educational resources, housing counselors and mortgage programs.
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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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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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Finding the Right Real Estate Agent to Help You Buy a Home
Learn about the role real estate agents play and how to find the right one for you.
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5 Tips for Buying New Construction
Buying new construction can provide you with exciting choices, but the buying process is different and warrants some tips for success.
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Do I Need to Put Down 20% on a Home?
You may be overestimating the upfront costs of homeownership. Some mortgage programs make it possible to put down as little as 3%.
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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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Spotting and Preventing Predatory Lending
Learn more about the warning signs of predatory lending and your protections as a consumer.
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Home Equity: Building Wealth Through Homeownership
One benefit of owning a home is the opportunity to build wealth over time. Learn about home equity, how to build it and what you can do with it.
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How Planning Your Estate Can Help You Prepare for the Future
Planning your estate can help you preserve your wealth by transferring your assets to your children or other beneficiaries.
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How You Can Begin to Build Wealth with a Starter Home
A starter home can give you homeownership experience and the financial benefits that come with it.
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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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Understanding Heirs’ Property
Learn more about heirs’ property and how it can impact the legacy you leave behind.
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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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Cap, Gown and Credit: Credit Basics for New Grads
If you're a recent college graduate, you've probably received a lot of advice about pursuing your passions or finding a job — but probably not about building and maintaining your credit.
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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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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance?
In considering the total costs of buying and owning a home, don't forget to factor in private mortgage insurance (PMI).
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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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Rent or Buy: Which Option is Right for You?
Deciding whether to rent or buy is a critical starting point for your home search. Use this guide to determine which option is best for you.
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The 4 C's of Qualifying for a Mortgage
Thinking about buying a home but not sure whether you qualify for a mortgage? Here's what lenders look for in a borrower.
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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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10 Real Estate Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know
Buying a home is exciting, but it's easy to get overwhelmed if you're not familiar with the homebuying vocabulary.
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The 7 Parts of a Mortgage Payment
Understanding the components that make up a mortgage payment can help you choose the mortgage option that is best for you.
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Why Credit Matters: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Personal Finances
Good credit is critical to your overall financial health and can impact many other aspects of your life.
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Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Tips to navigate the homebuying process if you’re self-employed.
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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 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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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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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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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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