Getting a mortgage, paying a mortgage, refinancing a mortgage: These are all major undertakings, but during a pandemic, lending becomes a lot more complicated.

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Short sales can save homebuyers money, but are often complex processes requiring patience and expert guidance. Follow these insights to get started!

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Freelance workers are a big part of the U.S. economy, but the pandemic has put extra hurdles in their path to getting a mortgage. Here’s what has changed, and what you should expect.

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While saving for your first home can seem overwhelming, there are plenty of tips and helpful hints to help you succeed. Our first-time buyer’s guide has everything you need to get started!

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Need to tap your home equity? Here’s what you need to know about your options: cash-out refinance, home equity loan, and home equity line of credit.

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Homeownership makes many positive social contributions, but the most important may be that it is the predominant way families build wealth. And now, numbers are soaring.

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There are plenty of ways to amass a sizable down payment fast. We explain five tactics, along with their pros and cons.

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As the real estate industry continues to advance, technology expands into the homebuying journey – making it easier for homebuyers to find the home they love in less time than ever before.

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Along with the excitement of purchasing a new home, comes the additional costs that you will be expected to pay as a homeowner. Apart from covering the mortgage of your home, you’ll have additional expenses – such as home insurance – that you will be expected to cover. If you’re looking to budget for a […]

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Economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis and civil unrest could cause many rental real estate properties to run up tax losses in 2020 and maybe beyond. This column covers the most important federal income tax questions and answers for rental property owners.

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