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Cost to buy a house in North Carolina

Looking to relocate to the Tar Heel State? Join the club. Based on recent U.S. Census Bureau data, North Carolina…

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How much does it cost to sell a house in Virginia?

Thinking of selling your house in Virginia soon? You might earn a nice sum, considering that median home prices in…

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Extreme weather’s financial impact on drivers and homeowners

Key takeaways Extreme weather is becoming more frequent, with a record-breaking 183 billion-dollar disaster events occurring between 2014 and 2023.…

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How to get a mortgage

Key takeaways To prepare for getting a mortgage, be sure to know what you can realistically afford, how much you'll…

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First-time homebuyer guide

Key takeaways A first-time homebuyer is someone who has either never owned a home or who has not owned a…

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What are construction loans, and how do they work?

Key takeaways Construction loans are short-term loans that you can use to build a new home. Some construction loans can…

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Home insurance adjusters: what they do and how claims are paid

Key takeaways A home insurance adjuster, also called a property claims or insurance adjuster, is responsible for investigating insurance claims.…

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The Black neighborhood home appraisal gap is real. Can we close it?

Key takeaways There is a racial gap in home appraisals, with homes in Black and Latino neighborhoods being valued lower…

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I chose this type of mortgage lender to buy my first home — and it was the best decision I made

Feverpitched/Getty Images When my husband and I decided to buy our first home in summer 2023, we knew we’d need…

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How to sell a house by owner in Maryland

Jeremy Poland/Getty Images Key takeaways You're not required to use a real estate agent to sell your home in Maryland,…

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