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How to sell my house fast in Michigan

Eager to sell your home swiftly in the Great Lakes State? Accelerating the typical process — listing the home, fielding…

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How rising home values helped lower my mortgage bill

urbazon/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate My wife and I bought our home at the beginning of 2022. It was…

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How are mortgage rates determined?

Key takeaways Mortgage rates are affected by market factors like inflation, the cost of borrowing, bond yields and risk. Mortgage…

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When do I get the money after I sell my house?

Key takeaways The timeline for receiving the proceeds after selling a house depends on various factors, including your buyer's financing.…

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How ISO fire ratings impact your home insurance

Insurance companies consider a variety of different factors when calculating home insurance premiums, including the ISO fire rating in the…

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Most common items stolen in home burglaries

Home insurance covers a variety of risks that homeowners face, including theft. A standard home insurance policy will typically cover…

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What are property taxes, and how are they calculated?

As a homeowner, you will have expenses to cover for as long as you own your home. One of those…

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How often can you refinance your home?

Key takeaways There is no limit on how many times you can refinance your mortgage, although lenders may enforce a…

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What does ‘exclusive right to sell’ mean in real estate?

Key takeaways An exclusive right to sell agreement gives one real estate agent and their brokerage the sole right to…

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Buy or rent? Study shows renting is more affordable in the 50 largest metros

For those weighing whether they should rent or buy a home right now, all signs point to renting as the…

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