Tips and information for first-time homebuyers

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Buying a house in South Carolina: Important steps you need to take

Looking for a chance of scenery? See why buying a house in South Carolina can be an excellent choice.

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• budgeting

Money matters: Factors affecting mortgage affordability

Making sure you can afford your mortgage payments is just as crucial as finding a home you and your family will love. Let’s take a look at several factors that can impact mortgage affordability.

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How to buy a house in a seller's market

Figuring out how to buy a house in a seller’s market is tricky but not impossible. Get expert tips on making compelling offers.

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Escrow and home insurance: What you need to know

Escrow accounts are a fairly common practice when making a home purchase. Let’s take a closer look at how escrow, home insurance, and other costs work together.

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• mortgages

How does mortgage interest work?

Your mortgage interest can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Let’s take a closer look at how mortgage interest works on different loans and what might be the best option for you.

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Homeowner Horror Stories

Between inspections and paperwork, a lot can go wrong when buying a home. We asked people about their worst homeowner horror stories to help you avoid major headaches.

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How to calculate the square footage of a house

Square footage impacts your tax assessments, home insurance, and even getting permits for renovations. Learn how to calculate your home's square footage.

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• budgeting

13 ways to afford a house

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22 questions to ask when buying a house

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned pro, buying a house is a big undertaking. It’s easy to fall so in love with a property that you lose sight of the more practical considerations. To help you keep track of the many details that make a house a great (or not-so-great) place to live, we’ve put together this checklist of questions to ask before buying a house.

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• trends

10 Best Places to Live in Florida

If you like amazing beaches, favorable taxes, and affordable real estate, the Sunshine State may be the place for you. But where in Florida should you call home? We researched cities from the Panhandle to the Keys to find the best places to live in Florida based on features that are on top of most homebuyers’ minds.

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• budgeting

10 Best Places to Live in the US

Between the Great Resignation, increased remote work opportunities, and a growing housing inventory, 2022 may be the year to make a big move. But with so many factors to consider, picking your next location may be daunting. We researched five key criteria homeowners need to weigh when buying their next home and came up with these 10 best places to live in the US.

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Will US homeownership rates increase in 2022?

Changes by both the FHA and Fannie Mae may mean higher US homeownership rates in 2022.