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With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.

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about Why rising home values could help you save

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

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about What you should know about home appraisals

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

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about More newly built homes may be on the way

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.

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about Homeowner credit scores are at a record high

Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.

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about Capturing the growing first-time homebuyer market

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

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about Prepare for a wave of new listings this month

Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.

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about Refinancing could save you $500 a month

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homeowners a chance to save on a refinance before they’re expected to rise.

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about Rates remain low, but could rise from here

Rent is climbing in major cities while mortgage rates are still low, creating more opportunities for buyers to save money on a starter home.

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about A starter home could be cheaper than rent

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

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about Why today’s homeowners should have insurance

Extra cash from short-term rentals could help homeowners qualify for more loan options when they refinance.

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about Renting out your home can help you refinance

Nearly a quarter of July home sales were made in cash, and a new offering from Better can help you make one too.

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about How to make a cash offer without the cash

Starting in September, Fannie Mae will allow renters to use their rental payment history as credit on their mortgage application.

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about Over 1M homeowners can save with RefiPossible™

Starting in September, Fannie Mae will allow renters to use their rental payment history as credit on their mortgage application.

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about Still renting? Here’s how it can help you own

As bidding wars cool off and home prices begin to level out, buyers who took a break this summer might be ready to dive back in.

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about Preparing Homebuyers For A Favorable Fall Housing Market

With rates still low, many first-time buyers are becoming homeowners through government-backed mortgages, including the FHA loan.

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about Are FHA loans the answer for first-time buyers?

Lenders will evaluate credit scores differently starting September 18th, and homeowners may be in a position to save even more on their next refinance.

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about A Fannie Mae change could help homeowners save

The foreclosure moratorium just ended, and 2.1 million homeowners are still in forbearance. Here are a few options to consider for getting up to date on payments.

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about What the end of the foreclosure ban means for homeowners

First-time homebuyers are getting left behind as home prices skyrocket. Follow these tips to improve your standing, without putting more money down.

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about How first-time homebuyers can compete as prices rise

Inventory is starting to rise, but prices and competition are still hot. Homebuyers are finding new ways to make their offer the best it can be.

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about How to get an offer accepted in today’s market
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