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The secret to getting a mortgage as a single person: Your lender
Sarah Gage set out to buy a home in 2022. As a single person who was self-employed, purchasing a home…
How much does it cost to sell a house in Nevada?
Justin Hartley/Getty Images With home values rising in the Silver State — the median sale price has gone up more than…
Reverse mortgage pros and cons
Key takeaways If you’re a homeowner aged 62 or older, a reverse mortgage can help you obtain tax-free income, allowing…
How to get the best mortgage rate
Key takeaways To help get the best mortgage rate, you can work to boost your credit score, lower your debt…
Are home equity loans tax-deductible?
Key takeaways Joint filers who took out a home equity loan after Dec. 15, 2017, can deduct interest on up…
How to prepare your home for hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal hurricane season for 2024. If you’re a homeowner, you might…
How to protect your home from wildfire
Key takeaways Protect your home: Consider installing fire-resistant materials where possible, including noncombustible decking materials, a fire rated-roof, safer windows…
First-time homebuyer qualifications
SDI Productions/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways First-time homebuyers are those who have never owned a home or…
Are cash-out refinance rates higher? How to get the best rate
PM Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Because cash-out refinances are a riskier proposition, they tend to…
How to increase your mortgage preapproval amount
Key takeaways When you get preapproved for a mortgage, you’ll learn how much you can borrow and at what rate.…
