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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
