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April 27, 2026
Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.
Twenty percent down can reduce borrowing costs, but it is not the entry requirement for every mortgage.
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April 23, 2026
3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market
Housing discussions often leap from a real pressure point to an extreme prediction.
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April 22, 2026
More Options Are Popping Up This Spring
More listings create possibilities, not automatic bargains.
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April 20, 2026
The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring
A national list of first-time-buyer markets can reveal useful patterns, but it cannot choose the best place for a specific household.
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April 16, 2026
Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About
Renting buys flexibility; owning buys control and the opportunity to build equity.
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April 15, 2026
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home
A tax refund can help a homebuying plan, but it works best when assigned to the part of the transaction that improves resilience rather than simply increasing the maximum price.
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April 13, 2026
Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.
The right time to buy is less about calling the market perfectly and more about whether the home, payment, timeline, and cash reserves work together.
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April 9, 2026
When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead
Buying with relatives or friends can combine income and savings, but it also combines credit, decision-making, and long-term obligations.
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April 8, 2026
Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.
An adjustable-rate mortgage can lower the initial payment, but the introductory rate is only the first chapter.
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April 6, 2026
Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
Turning an unsold home into a rental can be sensible, but it is a separate investment decision—not simply a backup button after a listing disappoints.
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April 2, 2026
Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.
The best time to clarify financing is before a favorite home makes the decision feel urgent.
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April 1, 2026
Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You
Home-price headlines often blend national, state, county, and neighborhood data.
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