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12 questions to ask a Realtor when buying a house

Buying a home can be stressful — the experience involves many steps and a lot of money. It’s complex, but…

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VA closing costs: What are they and how much are they?

Key takeaways VA loans come with closing costs, which include the origination fee, funding fee, discount points and other fees…

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HO-2 homeowners insurance policies

Tony Anderson/Getty Images Key takeaways An HO-2 policy is a type of homeowners insurance that only covers damages caused by…

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8 ways to increase your home’s value

Key takeaways While your home's value is determined by many factors, some home improvements could help increase its worth. There…

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How does a condo mortgage work?

Key takeaways To get approved for a condo mortgage, you'll need a lender to approve both you and the entire…

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Government grants for home improvements

Key takeaways Free home repair grants can give you money to improve your house — but they usually come with…

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How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Refinancing your mortgage costs anywhere between 2 to 5 percent…

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What is a forbearance agreement?

staticnak1983/Getty Images Key takeaways A mortgage forbearance agreement allows you to temporarily stop making monthly mortgage payments or make smaller…

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What is a construction-to-permanent loan?

Image by mbogacz/GettyImages/Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways A construction-to-permanent loan finances the construction of a house and converts to…

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Guide to refinancing an FHA loan to a conventional loan

PeopleImages/Getty Images Key takeaways By refinancing an FHA loan to a conventional loan, you could get a lower interest rate…

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