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Closing on a home purchase doesn't end with the down payment, so you want to be prepared and save for these additional costs that you may not have anticipated.

As a first-time homebuyer, you’ve probably received a lot of advice from friends and family, and you may have even started talking to a realtor. We’d also like to provide you with some advice about what you should know as a first-time homebuyer.

As an existing homeowner who is ready to purchase another home, you may only be able to do so once you have sold your present home, so the purchase of your new home is contingent on you selling the home you are in. Here are five strategies that can help you avoid owning two homes or having two mortgages.

While the terms “pre-approval letter” and “pre-qualification letter” sound similar, they are different in what they provide to you as a borrower.

What can increase the value of your home, save you money and save the planet? The answer is a simple one: improving energy efficiency.