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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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Block by Block in Baltimore: Raising Home Values by Investing in Overlooked Communities
Learn how an initiative to remodel abandoned homes and sell them at affordable prices has benefitted homeowners and homebuyers along one Baltimore street.
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How to Handle Maintenance and Repairs to Your Apartment
These tips can help you keep your apartment in good condition.
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Renting Glossary: The Top 10 Terms You Need to Know
Learning these key terms can help you understand your lease.
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What to Know About Coming Out of Disaster Forbearance
Know your options before disaster forbearance comes to an end and your monthly payments resume.
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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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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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What You Should Know About Titling a Manufactured Home
Learn more about your options for titling a manufactured home.
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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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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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Emergency Preparedness: The Key Documents You Need
To help you prepare for an emergency or natural disaster, you can take four simple steps to prepare the key documents you'll need for recovery.
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What Homebuyers Can Expect with an Appraisal — and What to Do If It's Below Your Offer Price
Buying a home is one of the most important financial investments you'll make, and getting a professional evaluation of its condition and value before you finalize the purchase is critical.
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What You Should Know About Staging Your Home
Staging your home can make it more appealing to homebuyers.
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How Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help You Into Your First Home
Down payment assistance programs can help you secure the funds you need to buy a home.
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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 HUD’s Mortgage Program for Native Homebuyers
Learn about the federal loan program designed to increase access to housing in Native communities.
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3 Benefits to Sharing Your Living Space
Whether you're looking to build community, save money or make chores a little easier, sharing an apartment offers plenty of pluses.
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What You Need to Know to Get Your Security Deposit Back
Here are a few things you should know and do before you move out to ensure you get as much of your security deposit back as possible.
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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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Understanding Alternative Security Deposits
Take a closer look at your options for paying a security deposit.
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What Is a Buyer’s Market?
Learn what you should expect when selling your home in a buyer’s market.
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How to Get the Best Interest Rate for Your Mortgage
Understanding how lenders determine interest rates, and how you may be able to lower your rate, can help you secure the best mortgage for you.
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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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How to Start Building Your Credit History
If you don't have a credit history, there are a number of strategies you can apply to build good credit.
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What Is Escrow?
Whether you are a homebuyer or homeowner, here’s what you should know about escrow.
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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 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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How to Include Your Kids in Finding Your Next Home
Before you begin touring homes, here are a few tips for parents to consider.
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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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What to Expect with a Home Inspection
A home inspection uncovers any underlying issues with the property so that you can complete your home purchase with confidence.
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What to Know About Co-Buying a House
Although the arrangement may not be for everyone, co-buying with friends and family could be an option in challenging housing markets.
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Apartment Types: What's the Difference?
Learn how different apartment types compare and what makes each one unique.
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Choosing Between a Fixed-Rate and an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
In deciding between a fixed-rate and an adjustable rate mortgage, carefully consider the features and benefits of each.
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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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10 Tips for Managing Money in the Military
Military personnel and their families can encounter unique circumstances when it comes to managing money and planning for what comes next.
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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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Spotting and Preventing Predatory Lending
Learn more about the warning signs of predatory lending and your protections as a consumer.
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Preparing to Move Out of Your Apartment
Five tips to help you get ready for moving day.
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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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What is Earnest Money and How Does it Work?
Making an earnest money deposit as part of your homebuying offer can be more attractive to sellers. But how does it work and what should you expect to pay?
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5 Steps to Success Before Closing Day
With support from a qualified team, and by staying on top of key actions, you can help ensure that you’re prepared for closing day.
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How Do I Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage?
If you’re thinking about buying a house, getting pre-approved for a loan is an important step before you start your search.
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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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Loan Programs to Help You Buy a Home in a Rural Area
If you’re one of the 46 million people in the U.S. living in a rural area, and you’re in the market to buy a home, you should know about the loan programs designed to make purchasing a home more affordable.
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Why Credit Matters: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Personal Finances
Good credit can affect many aspects of your life. Learn more about why your credit score matters.
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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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Mortgage Servicers: Who Are They and How They Can Help
Mortgage servicers are an essential part of homeownership. They help make sure that monthly payments are collected on time and are a key point of contact if any hardships arise.
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What Is a Seller’s Market?
Learn what you should expect when selling your home in a seller’s market.
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Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Fraud
During times of financial hardship, remain especially aware of the common schemes of foreclosure rescue fraud and loan modification scams.
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Why Days on Market Matters When Selling Your Home
Looking at days on market can help you make informed decisions about selling your home.
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