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Helpful information and tips on buying, owning or renting a home and the housing market

Take a close look at the factors that make up your FICO® credit score and the importance of each to your score.

These five steps will help you shop smarter once you’ve hit the homebuying market.

A closer look at steps you can take if you need to end your lease early.

Learn what a community land trust is, how it works and how this structure may make it possible for you to buy 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.

Whatever your situation, there are several common costs you should consider as you budget for your next move.

Learn about the services HOAs typically offer, the types of rules you may need to follow, and why it’s important to pay your HOA fees.

Learn more about how to determine the listing price of your home.

Don’t let fraud spoil your move. Learn what moving fraud is, best practices to avoid it and resources to report it.

If you don't have a credit history, there are a number of strategies you can apply to build good credit.

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.

Although it may be difficult to tell whether a rental unit is legal, there are several signs to keep in mind when searching for an apartment.

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