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How ISO fire ratings impact your home insurance
Insurance companies consider a variety of different factors when calculating home insurance premiums, including the ISO fire rating in the…
Most common items stolen in home burglaries
Home insurance covers a variety of risks that homeowners face, including theft. A standard home insurance policy will typically cover…
What are property taxes, and how are they calculated?
As a homeowner, you will have expenses to cover for as long as you own your home. One of those…
How often can you refinance your home?
Key takeaways There is no limit on how many times you can refinance your mortgage, although lenders may enforce a…
What does ‘exclusive right to sell’ mean in real estate?
Key takeaways An exclusive right to sell agreement gives one real estate agent and their brokerage the sole right to…
Buy or rent? Study shows renting is more affordable in the 50 largest metros
For those weighing whether they should rent or buy a home right now, all signs point to renting as the…
The future of real estate commissions post-Realtor settlement
Real estate commissions survived the rise of the Internet and decades of attacks from disruption-minded discounters. Now, finally, they might…
What high-profile commission changes mean for homebuyers and sellers
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to new rules around real estate commissions as part of a lawsuit settlement…
How does mortgage interest work?
Key takeaways Mortgage interest is the price you pay for borrowing money from a lender, charged as a percentage of…
Lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI): What is it and how does it work?
Key takeaways Lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI) is an option for borrowers who cannot afford a 20 percent down payment on…
