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Neighborhood info: How to research and choose the perfect place for your home search

Available neighborhood information can help home buyers determine if the area is a good one for their home search. Learn how to evaluate neighborhood info.

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10 most expensive cities in the US

Curious about the most expensive cities in the U.S.? Learn about the most expensive places to live in the U.S. and some of their unique characteristics here.

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How to use a mortgage calculator

Learn how to use our mortgage calculator to determine your monthly mortgage payments, including PMI, taxes, insurance, down payment, interest rate and more.<...

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How to understand your mineral rights

Mineral rights are the ownership rights to exploit from properties that contain valuable minerals. Learn more about mineral rights before you buy real estate...

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What is a mortgage commitment letter and how can I get one?

Getting a mortgage commitment letter is an important first step in the home buying process. Read on to find out how you can get a loan commitment letter.

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What is home equity and how can I access it?

Home equity is the value of the portion of your home you own. Discover the multiple ways to tap into that equity and how to calculate it.

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Advice for second-time home buyers: What to know

Just because you’ve purchased a home before doesn’t mean the home buying process is always simple. Check out our advice for second-time home buye...

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The FHA's commercial loan programs: An introductory guide

FHA commercial loans are available for the creation of housing for low-income, elderly or disabled people. Learn more about FHA loans for commercial property.

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What happens if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

What happens if your home appraisal comes in lower than your offer? Learn about your options if your home appraisal value is less than the purchase price.

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How much of your income should go to your mortgage?

Are you preparing to buy a house but are unsure how much income should go to your loan payment? Learn what percentage of income is needed for mortgage approv...

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Types of eClosing and how they work

Looking for digital options to close on your new house? Learn about the different types of eClosings available to you and Rocket Mortgage®

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What does pending mean in real estate?

If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered what “pending” means on a real estate listing. Read on to decode this real estate listin...

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A cost segregation study: What it is and how it works

Cost segregation is a method of tax planning that can help real estate owners increase their cash flow. Learn about cost segregation studies and how they wor...

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What is the minimum credit score for a home equity loan?

Interested in a home equity loan, but unsure your credit score is high enough? Learn the minimum credit score for a home equity loan and other requirements.

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VA Streamline refinance (VA IRRRL): What is it and how does it work?

A VA IRRRL may be the best option for you if you want lower monthly payments. Read our article to learn more about VA Streamline refinance and how it works.<...

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Refinancing a second mortgage: What you need to know

For many homeowners, taking out a second mortgage can be helpful for a variety of reasons. But can you refinance your second mortgage? Find out.

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Blind surfer

As a teenager, Ling Pai had barely settled into her new home, in a new country, when she learned she was losing her sight.

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Love, loss & baking

Jazzmyn Cramer and Chris Phillips arrived in Chama, New Mexico, with plans to build a home together. But in a flash, everything changed. Suddenly, Jazzmyn found...

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