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• Cool condos by the ballpark We shopped 8 cities with big-league baseball teams to find the coolest condos within a mile of home plate. These two-bedroom condos cost between $140,000 and $475,000.
• 8 smart moves for buying a foreclosure If you’re shopping foreclosed homes in most places today, you’ll probably have to pay closer to regular market price. That puts a premium on doing the job properly.
• 8 smart moves to score the best possible mortgage Save a bundle by following these tips for landing a home loan with the lowest interest rate, fees and closing costs.
• Spring break condos We shopped the Gulf and Atlantic coasts from Texas to Florida to find the best deals on 2-bedroom condos. These potential investment properties all sell for less than $250,000.
• How to get an FHA loan This government program can help home buyers with lower credit, higher debt and little money for a down payment qualify for an affordable mortgage.
• First time buying a home? Avoid these 4 pitfalls Avoid these mistakes and you'll avoid all sorts of aggravation. You'll save time and money, too.