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Mortgage application: What’s included and how to prepare
Key takeaways The full mortgage application takes place after you’ve had an offer on a home accepted. Your lender will…
What is home insurance replacement cost coverage?
MICHELANGELOBOY/Getty Images Understanding home insurance replacement cost coverage is crucial for homeowners seeking to protect their financial investment in their…
The cost of selling a house in New Jersey
DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images Planning to sell your house in the Garden State? You could stand to make some serious cash on…
6 creative home financing ideas to consider
Key takeaways If you aren't able to qualify for a conventional mortgage, there are other methods of financing to consider.…
Should I use a home equity loan to buy a car?
Key takeaways Generally, you shouldn't use a home equity loan or HELOC to buy a car. Although they may offer…
What does it mean to make a counter-offer on a house?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?
Regardless of its age or location, no home is immune to water damage. From frozen pipes to leaky appliances to…
FHA vs. conventional loans: What’s the difference?
Key takeaways FHA loans and conventional loans are both issued by private lenders, but FHA loans are insured by the…
The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
Key takeaways Though they buy homes in greater numbers, single women lag behind men when it comes to building home…
Is home insurance required?
Key takeaways States do not legally require homeowners to have home insurance, but it is usually required by your lender…
