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REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

26 Million American Adults Can't Borrow Money

One in 10 U.S. adults is invisible to much of the American economy because they have no credit report or score, a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The post 26 Million American Adults Can't Borrow Money appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Fox Around the House February 2, 2017

How to find the money for a downpayment on a home

Tips to get over the hump.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

How a Couple Paid Off Their Mortgage in 7 Years

A married couple in Sacramento share their experience of paying off a 30-year home loan in just seven years. The post How a Couple Paid Off Their Mortgage in 7 Years appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

How a Typo Can Derail Your Mortgage

If any of these simple mistakes appears on your mortgage loan application, make sure to get it corrected swiftly. The post How a Typo Can Derail Your Mortgage appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

How to Refinance a Jumbo Mortgage for Less

Jumbo mortgages traditionally cost homeowners more, but if you're looking to refinance a jumbo mortgage, you may have new options for better rates. The post How to Refinance a Jumbo Mortgage for Less appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

How Buying a Home Can Help Your Credit

If you have never owned a home before or it's been a few years since you have, you're missing out on some potential credit advantages. The post How Buying a Home Can Help Your Credit appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

What Buyers Need to Know About VA Loans and Condos

Military members and veterans can use VA loan benefits to buy a condo. But there are some things they need to know in advance to help the sale go smoothly. The post What Buyers Need to Know About VA Loans and Condos appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

So You're Getting Evicted. How's This Going to Go Down?

Your landlord can't just show up one day and dump your things in the street -- there's a legally determined process for evicting a tenant. Here's how it works. The post So You're Getting Evicted. How's This Going to Go Down? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

The Unexpected Way Bad Credit Can Make Your Mortgage More Expensive

Those who aim to buy a home with a lower down payment and bad credit may find that a conventional loan costs them more. The post The Unexpected Way Bad Credit Can Make Your Mortgage More Expensive appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Here's a New Way to Get Out of Your Lease (Without Being a Jerk)

Looking to get out of your lease? The new app flip connects you with potential subletters -- but, as with everything, there are benefits and drawbacks. The post Here's a New Way to Get Out of Your Lease (Without Being a Jerk) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

If the Payment on Your Home-Equity Line of Credit Is About to Jump

A big payment shock is on the way for many homeowners who have borrowed money under home-equity lines of credit -- but there's good news. The post If the Payment on Your Home-Equity Line of Credit Is About to Jump appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.