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Buying A Home

Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.

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Here’s why that lower adjustable mortgage rate can be so tempting. The key? Work with a real estate agent who specializes in relocation. There are hurdles to clear when purchasing a home, including the title search. The average time to close a loan on a home purchase is 50 days. If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you’ll likely come across the term “APR.” Across the U.S., here’s what buyers in different age groups are really paying. Learn all about this key step in the FHA mortgage process. The housing market isn’t immune from outside economic forces, including inflation. Lenders care about your debt-to-income ratio. Here’s why, and how to calculate it yourself. What’s a rate lock and how much does it cost? We answer these and other questions.

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