Articles about Home Ownership
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Understanding Mortgage Closing Costs: Who Pays & What's Included
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HELOAN vs HELOC: Pros and Cons
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What Age Should I Buy a House
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When to Walk Away After Home Inspection
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What is a Home Equity Loan (HELOAN) and How Does it Work
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Mortgage Down Payment Options
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Is It Better to Buy New Construction vs an Existing Home
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What Are Tax Deferred Exchanges and How Do They Work?
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How to Stop Mortgage Trigger Lead Calls
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New Home Checklist Before You Move In
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How to Buy Another House Before Selling Yours
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Understanding WaFd Bank's Smart Start Home Loan (Down Payment Assistance Program)
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How to Know When to Sell Your House
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How to Qualify for a Home Equity Line of Credit
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What is a Portfolio Loan & How Does it Work?
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Use a Home Equity Line of Credit to Pay Off Student Loans
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How to Build Real Estate Equity in a Tight Market
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Mortgage Terms Explained
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The 4 Different Types of Home Loans
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12 Important Steps to Buying a Home
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How to Buy Your Second Home
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Pros and Cons of Owning Two Homes
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How to Buy a Home in a Seller's Market
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Can I Afford a Bigger House
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When is it Worth it to Refinance
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What to Know Before Refinancing and How to Refinance a House
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Best Way to Buy a House for First-Time Home Buyers
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Should I Refinance When Interest Rates Are Going Up?
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How Do Banks Approve You for a Mortgage?
![Couple holding building plans and discussing home remodel.]()
5 Myths that Can Devalue a Home
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5 Green Living Tips for Your Home
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How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter and Save Money on Energy Costs
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Tips to Downsize Your Home
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Is it Better to Remodel or Move
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