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One of the most frustrating aspects of boning up on how to buy a home – especially for the first-time homebuyer – is the lack of clear information. Articles all over the Internet claim that the homebuyer should “shop around for the best mortgage.” If this is your first time trying to obtain a mor...

If you thought keeping on top of your mortgage was difficult enough already, just wait until it is sold and a new company is demanding loan payments from you ... Is it Normal for My Mortgage Loan to be Sold? You were careful and even meticulous about shopping for a home loan - and screening mortg...

It’s so easy to think that the home you’re contemplating purchasing is the one you will live in for the rest of your life. As we all know, however, times change, tastes change and, yes, people change. Families may shrink or grow. Jobs may be relocated. Neighborhoods evolve and may no longer be th...

Life is tough when your credit score stinks. With the national economic mess of the past few years, millions of Americans can attest to that very real fact. Whether it was a foreclosure, short sale, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, a job loss or just plain irresponsibility, there are some steps you c...

Whether you are considering selling, refinancing or tapping into your home equity, it is essential to know how much your home is worth. Calculating home value has never been more difficult, so where do you start, and how do you know if this is the right time to sell or refinance? The Challenges o...