• What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?,Erica Winn

    What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?

    When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As the Mortgage Report says: “Good credit s

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  • How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power,Erica Winn

    How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. Wh

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  • 7 Things You Wish You Knew Before Building New Construction,Melissa Dittmann Tracey

    7 Things You Wish You Knew Before Building New Construction

    By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Published: January 25, 2024 Apply new-construction tips from a homeowner who has experienced the process three times — and knows the ropes.   Building a new home can be stressful. But my three-peat experience taught me some new-construction tips to ease my way to the fi

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  • Is That Fixer-Upper House Really Worth It?,Melissa Dittmann Tracey

    Is That Fixer-Upper House Really Worth It?

    By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Published: March 13, 2024 Buying a fixer-upper home can be a gamble; here are ways to come out on top.   Purchasing a fixer-upper home — one in need of some TLC — could mean scoring a home at a major discount, renovating it into your dream home, and possibly even doubli

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