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Do Energy-Efficient Improvements Increase Resale Value?
Studies have shown that green homes sell faster and for more money than homes without energy-efficient designations.
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4 Easy Ways You Can Lower Your Apartment Energy Bills
Renting in a green building or making energy-conscious changes to maximize the efficiency of your apartment can help the environment and lower your utility bills.
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3 Tips for Buying an Energy- and Water-Efficient Home
From windows to water heaters and insulation to certifications, learn how to look for efficiency in a home you’re considering buying.
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What to Know Before Buying a Home at Higher Risk of a Natural Disaster
When you are in the market to purchase a home, it’s important to think about how your home might fare in the event of a natural disaster.
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How You Can Make Your Home More Energy- and Water-Efficient
Learn about home upgrades that can help you reduce your energy and water use and save you money.
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6 Simple Ways to Save Energy and Water in Your Home
Here are six easy home improvement projects that can save you money while reducing your energy and water consumption.
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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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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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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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Top 10 States Where Home Prices Increased the Most
In 2021, people moved to homes in affordable areas with good weather and plentiful outdoor activities. This migration led to a significant increase in home prices for states in two distinct regions.
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What’s Driving Home Price Growth in 2022?
The housing market has been red hot, but if you’re looking to buy in 2022, there is good news: the market may cool down slightly.
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A Beginner's Guide to Renters Insurance
Learn what typically is and is not covered by renters insurance, where you can get it, how much it costs and more.
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What You Need to Know About Discount Points
Learn how discount points affect your mortgage and when you should consider buying them.
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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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LIBOR Is Being Phased Out. How Will My Mortgage Be Affected?
Learn about the transition away from the LIBOR index, how to determine whether your ARM is affected, and what actions you can take.
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Why You Should Consider Buying a Manufactured Home
Offering both quality and value, a manufactured home could be an affordable option to get you into a home of your own.
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Should I Add an ADU to My Home?
Learn what an accessory dwelling unit is, the benefits of adding an ADU to your home and options to help you finance the addition.
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What to Do When Your Home Appraisal Is Below Your Asking Price
Learn what could cause your home to be appraised lower than your asking price and your options for moving ahead with selling your house.
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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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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 Does a Joint Credit Card Account Affect My Credit?
If you're considering setting up a joint credit card account, it's important to understand how it will affect your credit and to weigh the pros and cons.
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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 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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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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What to Do If Your Apartment Has a Rodent Problem
Learn what you can do to help prevent rodents from becoming roommates in your apartment during the cold winter months.
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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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The Essential Guide to Creating a Homebuying Budget
Prepare financially to own a home by understanding the costs of buying, owning and maintaining your home and how to budget accordingly.
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Getting Started in a New Apartment in a New City
We've put together some tips to help you settle into your new apartment and explore your new city.
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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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5 Steps to Prepare for Buying a Home
If you are planning to buy a home, getting educated and organized before you start house hunting can help the homebuying process go more smoothly.
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What Role Does Housing Play in Your Health?
Our recent study suggests housing may affect physical and mental health. But what elements most affect your health, and what can do you about it?
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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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Choosing Between a Fixed-Rate and an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
In deciding between a fixed-rate and an adjustable rate mortage, carefully consider the features and benefits of each.
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4 Things You Should Know Before Making an Offer on a Home
By being prepared, knowing what to expect and working closely with your real estate agent, you can be confident in putting together a strong offer on a home.
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Home Renovation Projects that Can Help You Sell for More
If you're thinking about selling your home, a few of the right types of renovations can help increase your sales price.
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11 Tips for Working with Contractors on a Home Renovation
Follow these suggestions to help make sure renovation projects that require the professional help of a contractor go smoothly.
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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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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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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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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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Sus opciones para evitar la ejecución hipotecaria
Desafíos inesperados en su vida pueden causar dificultades para cumplir los pagos mensuales de su hipoteca. Estos pasos le pueden ayudar a evitar la ejecución hipotecaria.
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How Many Starter Homes Are Being Built in Your State?
We compared the construction of starter homes, which is the main driver of the housing shortage, in 1980 and 2019 by state. How does your state fare?
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Your Options for Avoiding Foreclosure
Unexpected challenges in your life can make it difficult to make your monthly mortgage payments. These steps can help you avoid foreclosure and get back on track.
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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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How the Secondary Mortgage Market Works
The secondary mortgage market connects lenders, homebuyers and investors from around the world in a system that makes home possible for millions of families and renters.
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4 Reasons Fall Is a Great Time to Sell
The spring is typically known as the busiest season for homebuying activity, but there are plenty of strong reasons to sell your home this fall.
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Why Was My Mortgage Sold?
If you received a letter stating that Freddie Mac purchased your mortgage, you should not be alarmed and do not need to take action.
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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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How to Prepare Your Home for a Tornado
To help minimize damage to your home from a tornado, you can take steps to secure your home before these violent storms arise.
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Weathering the Storm: Hurricane Preparedness
If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, learn how you can safeguard your home to help weather the storm and ease your recovery.
