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Preforeclosure: What it is and how it works
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
Younger generations wrestle with competing goals: Financial flexibility and owning a home
Key takeaways Gen Z and younger millennials consider homeownership part of the American Dream, as well as a route to…
Home insurance ‘crisis’: First Florida, now California — is my state next?
Finding affordable home insurance has become especially difficult in states like Florida and California. In fact, some homeowners there are…
How to sell your house in 2024: A step-by-step guide
In this article Caret Down Caret Up Key takeaways Selling a house can take several months from start to finish,…
How much are home equity loan closing costs?
A home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) can help you fund large projects or expenses. These…
How much equity do you need to refinance?
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images Key takeaways Home equity is the difference between how much you still owe on your mortgage and…
‘We buy houses’ companies in New York state
If you’re trying to sell a home in the Empire State, companies that proclaim “we buy houses!” can look pretty…
Mortgage insurance vs homeowners insurance: what’s the difference?
Key takeaways Homeowners insurance mainly protects the borrower's investment in their home, while mortgage insurance financially protects the lender's investment…
How your mortgage affects your credit score
FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Getting a mortgage can cause a temporary dip in your credit score.…
Can I get a mortgage after a short sale of my home?
rSnapshotPhotos/Shutterstock Key takeaways Selling your home through a short sale can help you avoid foreclosure, but it might make it…
