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There is a range of tax deductions homebuyers or homeowners can use to lower their tax bill. Learn which tax breaks apply to your and what tax forms to use.

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Buying a condo comes with plenty of perks, but here’s what you need to consider before committing to this type of home.

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about First time condo buyer: 7 things you need to know

Conventional mortgages are the most popular loan for homebuyers and refinancers alike. Here are the conventional loan requirements you need to know before applying.

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During the mortgage process, you'll go through various levels of approval from beginning to end. Learn more about pre-approval, verified approval, and conditional approval for buyers.

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about How to get a mortgage approval: Pre-approval, verified approval, and conditional approval

Protect your new home with safety measures designed to combat the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and burglary.

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about 15 Safety Measures to Protect Your Home

Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.

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about Finding Home: Dorian and Leah

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

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about When a 3%, 5%, or 10% conventional loan down payment is smarter

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.

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about Interior design trends from the 1920s to today

With most lenders, pre-approval is free, doesn’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.

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Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get pre-approved for a mortgage on an investment property.

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about How to get pre-approval for an investment property

Learn what pre-approval is, how to get the best possible results, and—most importantly—why it’s essential for a smooth home buying process.

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about How to get pre-approved for a mortgage

The fight against LGBTQ+ housing discrimination has turned a corner. Learn your rights with the Better.com infographic on LGBTQ+ homeownership.

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about The LGBTQ+ homeownership story in numbers

If you’re thinking of buying a house out of state, this article has all the tips and tools you’ll need to complete your out-of-state home purchase remotely.

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about Buying a house out of state

We’ll show you how to budget for a mortgage payment so that you can break down your monthly payment, examine your monthly budget, and assess how much you can afford....

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Get answers to your questions about escrow accounts - what is an escrow account, how does it work, and whether escrow for taxes and insurance is necessary.

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about What is an escrow account?

Becoming a publicly listed company is a monumental occasion for Better as we continue our journey to make the homeownership process cheaper, faster, and easier for all. These are 10 milestones...

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Home inspections give buyers peace of mind before closing on a home. Here’s a checklist and tips to help you prep for this process.

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Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

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about Handling your mortgage during a divorce

Your utility bills can eat up a large chunk of your monthly budget, but there are a number of ways you can cut costs. Check out our tips for saving....

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Moving into a new home? Make sure you’re not overlooking any steps of our New Homeowner Checklist so you can start enjoying your new place as soon as possible.

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