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Using a Cash-Out Refinance to Pay for Home Improvements

Using a Cash-Out Refinance to Pay for Home Improvements

Planning a remodel? Learn how a cash-out refinance works, when it may make sense for home improvements, and how to plan your project before you apply.

Moving With Kids? How to Time a Home Purchase Around School

Moving With Kids? How to Time a Home Purchase Around School

Want to move before the school year starts? Use this checklist to research schools, line up financing, book movers and close with less stress.

The True Cost of Owning a Home: Budgeting Beyond the Mortgage

The True Cost of Owning a Home: Budgeting Beyond the Mortgage

Your mortgage payment is only part of the picture. Learn how to budget for taxes, insurance, maintenance and more before you buy, and how credit fits in.

Is There a Best Time of Year to Buy a Home?

Is There a Best Time of Year to Buy a Home?

Spring, summer, fall or winter? Learn the typical pros and cons of buying a home in each season and why your own readiness matters more than the calendar.

Buying a Home as Newlyweds: What Couples Should Know

Buying a Home as Newlyweds: What Couples Should Know

Planning to buy a home after the wedding? Learn how couples can align on budget, credit and savings, pick a loan and time the purchase around life events.

How to Stand Out When You Are Buying in a Busy Market

How to Stand Out When You Are Buying in a Busy Market

Competing with other buyers? Learn how to prepare, move quickly and write a stronger offer, while still making a smart long-term decision about your home.

Fixed, ARM, FHA, VA or Jumbo: How to Choose the Right Loan

Fixed, ARM, FHA, VA or Jumbo: How to Choose the Right Loan

Not sure which mortgage fits? Compare fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, VA and jumbo loans, and learn how to prepare so your application goes smoothly.

Buying a Home and Becoming Part of a New Community

Buying a Home and Becoming Part of a New Community

Buying a home means joining a neighborhood. See the main steps from pre-approval to closing, plus easy ways to connect with neighbors after you move in.

Should You Refinance? How to Decide if It Makes Sense

Should You Refinance? How to Decide if It Makes Sense

Thinking about refinancing? Learn the main reasons homeowners refinance, how to weigh costs against savings, and what the process looks like.

A First-Time Buyer’s Roadmap From Savings to Keys

A First-Time Buyer’s Roadmap From Savings to Keys

Buying your first home? This step-by-step roadmap covers preparing your finances, pre-approval, house hunting, staying flexible and getting to closing day.

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