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Hurricane season is around the corner: where Florida’s home insurance market stands post-Demotech FSR concerns
It has been almost two years since Demotech, the state’s primary financial rating firm, announced that 27 of Florida’s property…
Mortgage rate lock: What it is and when you should use one
Key takeaways A mortgage rate lock does just that: locks in your mortgage rate so that it won’t change for…
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Key takeaways It's possible to get approved for a home loan as a self-employed borrower, but you often have to…
How to sell a house by owner in South Carolina
Key takeaways Selling your house without a real estate agent is possible, but it involves a lot of work, including…
Houzeo review: What it is and how it works
Want to sell your home without having to pay a hefty commission to a real estate agent? A “for sale…
Existing-home sales dip, but prices approach all-time high
The Good Brigade/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Existing-home sales in April 2024 fell 1.9 percent from March…
Younger would-be homebuyers are moving back in with their parents: Should you?
Maskot/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Today’s higher home prices and interest rates have raised the barrier of entry…
16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
Key takeaways It’s a good idea to get preapproved for a mortgage before you start looking at homes. A preapproval…
Survey: Homeownership still has starring role in the American Dream — but affordability plays the villain
Homeownership remains a centerpiece of Americans’ financial aspirations — but with home prices at record highs and mortgage rates near…
Should I buy a house or build one?
Key takeaways The purchase price of a completed new-construction home tends to be higher than that of an existing home.…
