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Do you need a down payment to refinance your mortgage?

Key takeaways You don’t need a down payment to refinance, but you’ll likely have to come up with cash for…

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What is the average down payment for first-time homebuyers?

Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways The average down payment on a house for a first-time buyer…

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What is an open house in real estate?

The idea of an open house is to quickly get as many eyes as possible on a property that’s for…

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The history of home (un)affordability

Key takeaways In the past 60 years, home prices have grown more than twice as fast as wages. In addition,…

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Do I lose home equity after refinancing?

Refinancing your mortgage doesn’t have to mean losing home equity. Just the opposite, in fact: The goal of a refi…

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Guide to FHA adjustable-rate mortgages

Key takeaways FHA adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and are available as either fixed-rate or…

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Should I sell my house or rent it out?

FluxFactory/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Deciding whether to sell your house or rent it out depends on personal…

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‘We buy houses’ companies in Wisconsin

Ready to sell your Wisconsin home? You can go the traditional route, hiring a local real estate agent to list…

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78% of Americans think homeownership is part of the American Dream. But is buying a house a good investment?

Key takeaways The cost of buying a home has increased substantially due to skyrocketing prices and high mortgage rates. Even…

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What is scheduled personal property?

Carlina Teteris/Getty Images Personal property is a standard coverage on a homeowners insurance policy. This coverage covers your belongings —…

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