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Bad Credit Home Loans: A Guide

Point of Interest Even if you have bad credit, homeownership might still be an option, but your interest rates will be higher than average. Compa…

Should You Pay Extra on Your Mortgage?

Paying down debt is always a good idea. It will reduce the amount you pay in interest and shorten the length of your loan. But it might not be the wisest use of your money until you’ve done these three things.

7 Steps to Becoming a Landlord

With mortgage rates low and a shortage of rental housing in many cities, this is still a good time to invest in rental property. But turning a profit requires some work.

How to Save on Closing Costs

You’ve scouted out the best mortgage rate and fought hard to get the best price on your new home. But your bargaining shouldn’t stop there. Here’s how you can save on everything from settlement fees to title insurance.

4 Ways to Challenge a Home Appraisal

A low estimate causes about 1 in every 10 home sales to fall through each month, agents report. Here’s what to do when an appraisal of your home’s value seems to miss the mark.

Lending Your Child Money to Buy a Home

Lending money to your child is risky business. But if you can avoid the personal pitfalls and convince the federal government that this is really a loan, and not a gift, the Bank of Mom and Dad can be a financial boon for everyone in the family.