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Low-Income Moving Assistance Programs And Resources

Home Buying - 6-minute read

Miranda Crace - January 22, 2024

Moving is not cheap or easy, and it can make relocation difficult for low-income and cash-strapped homeowners. Find access to moving assistance and resources.

Building A House: A Breakdown Of How Much It Costs

Home Buying - 8-minute read

Miranda Crace - January 16, 2024

Thinking of building your own home? The average cost to build a house is about $297,218. Check out our total breakdown to see if you can afford a custom home.

Women Home Buyers: Challenging The Gender Gap In Housing Investments

Home Buying - 7-minute read

Miranda Crace - January 15, 2024

The women’s housing gap has large, long-term effects on financial growth and retirement. Learn about how women home buyers are challenging the gender gap.

Buying A Second Home: A How-To Guide

Home Buying - 6-Minute Read

Miranda Crace - January 09, 2024

Whether for vacationing or use as an investment property, buying a second home demands careful thought. Learn how to buy a second home with our guide.

Can I Make Principal-Only Payments On My Mortgage?

Mortgage Basics - 4-minute read

Miranda Crace - December 29, 2023

Making principal-only payments on your mortgage can save you on interest over time. Learn how to make a principal-only payment and pay off your loan faster.

Moving Report: Understanding How And Why People Move

Home Buying - 4-minute read

Miranda Crace - November 22, 2023

Unpack information on how and why people move – including various trends among different demographics, how buyers find homes and what makes people want to move.

Refinancing To Renovate: How And Where Homeowners Reinvested Their Equity

2-minute read

Miranda Crace - September 19, 2023

Homeowners have been refinancing to fund home renovations. We explore the reasons where it’s been popular and the kinds of renovations homeowners are making.

What Is A Short Sale In Real Estate? A Guide To The Process

Home Buying - 12-minute read

Miranda Crace - July 27, 2023

A short sale is when a homeowner in financial trouble sells their home for less than they owe on the mortgage. Learn about the process, pros, cons and risks.

Probate In Real Estate: An Introduction

Mortgage Basics - 5-minute read

Miranda Crace - March 14, 2023

When a person dies, the distribution of their property is overseen by a probate court. Learn what happens to real estate in probate by reading our guide.

Participation Mortgage: An Explanation

Mortgage Basics - 3-minute read

Miranda Crace - February 23, 2023

Putting together a commercial real estate project? You’ll need multiple lenders to spread the risk. Learn how participation mortgages can finance large deals.