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What is a timeshare and how does it work?
A timeshare is a vacation property ownership model with multiple individuals sharing usage rights. Learn more about how timeshares work.
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Buying a foreclosed home: Pros, cons and a step-by-step guide
Thinking about buying a foreclosed property? Check out our comprehensive guide to the process to see if buying a foreclosure might be right for you.
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How bankruptcy affects your mortgage: A guide
Wondering how bankruptcy affects a mortgage? Learn what happens to a mortgage if you file for bankruptcy and what it could mean for future home loans.
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5-minute read
What is a lien and how does it work?
A lien gives a lender or creditor the ability to claim a property to pay off a debt. Learn how they work and about other types of property debt.
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7-minute read
A guide for understanding home improvement loans
Home improvement loans can help you finance anything from a few cosmetic changes to a major renovation. Figure out what loan option is right for you.
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What is a home warranty and how much does it cost?
A home warranty is a contract covering the repair or replacement of household appliances and home systems. Learn how it works and average plan prices.
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How much home equity loan can you get?
How much home equity loan you can get depends on your home’s value and your mortgage balance. Here’s how to find out exactly how much you can take o...
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Escrow: What is it and how does it work?
Escrow is important to estate transactions, but what is it? Read our deep dive into escrow, how it works and why it matters when buying or selling a home.
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Refinancing your house after divorce: What you need to know
Refinancing after divorce is a good way to divide up property and remove one party’s name from the mortgage. Learn more about post-divorce refinances h...
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Escrow fees: What they cost and who pays them
Escrow fees ensure a secure exchange of funds between buyer, seller, lender and other parties. Read on to learn what they cost and who pays for them.
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Paying off your mortgage? Get your quote by phone
Are you looking to finally pay off your mortgage? Congratulations on the achievement! Here’s how you do it.
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How to refinance an FHA loan to a conventional loan
Refinancing from an FHA loan to a conventional one offers several benefits. Learn how to refinance from an FHA loan as well as other pros and cons.
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What is negative equity and how does it work?
Learn about negative equity and how it can affect you. Read on to see what you can do if your assets are underwater.
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Contingent vs. pending: What's the difference?
Home buyers sometimes confuse contingent versus pending. Learn the difference between pending and contingent and what the two statuses mean in real estate.
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10-minute read
How to buy a mobile or manufactured home
Manufactured homes can be an affordable option for home buyers as traditional home prices rise. Learn about getting a mobile home loan from Rocket Mortgage.
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What is a home equity agreement?
A home equity agreement is a contract that gives homeowners money in exchange for their home equity and future appreciation. Learn more here.
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How to get rid of PMI
PMI can raise your mortgage payment, but you may be able to cancel it once you have 20% equity in your home. Learn how to get rid of PMI and save.
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Step-up in basis defined: How does it work?
If you’re deciding between gifting your home or bequeathing it, you may want to weigh the tax implications first. Learn how a step-up in basis benefits...
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