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Tired of PMI: Here’s When It Goes Away

You’ll need to pay PMI if you provide a down payment of less than 20% of a home’s purchase price when you take out a conventional mortgage. Conventional mortgages are any home loans not insured by a government body. Homeowners don’t like PMI, partly because it doesn’t protect them. Instead, ...

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Homes Are Still Selling – Even in a Slower Market

If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell? While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, they’re still down compared to last year. But here’s the perspective the headlines can miss. Homes are ...

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Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn’t exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly, the main reason isn’t a ...

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Buyers Have More Room To Negotiate Right Now

Good news if you’re house hunting: the asking price may not be the final word. Right now, about 60% of homes are selling below their original asking price. With budgets stretched thin, a little give on price or terms can take some pressure off your wallet. But how much you ...

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