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Homeowners
Maximize Your Home Equity: How to Use a HELOC to Buy a New Home
Homeowners have a unique advantage when buying a new home because they may be able to tap into the equity of the property they already own.
Homebuyers
What Is an FHA Assumable Loan? How It Works and Who Qualifies
FHA assumable loans can offer an alternative for borrowers that are concerned about having less-than-perfect credit. Find out how they work and decide whether or not they're right for you.
Housing News
The 10 Hottest ZIP Codes of 2026
The hottest housing markets in America are not found in the Sun Belt or along the West Coast this year.
Homebuyers
How Do Lenders Verify Income on Mortgage Loan Applications?
Lenders examine a buyer’s financial picture as part of the process of determining whether to lend to a potential borrower. They must verify a potential borrower's income and employment.
Housing News
Mortgage Interest Rates Ease as Mortgage Demand Picks Up
Mortgage interest rates edged lower this week as improving affordability and signs of stronger mortgage demand offered encouraging news for prospective homebuyers.
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Housing News
Mortgage Interest Rates Ease as Mortgage Demand Picks Up
August 13, 2026
Mortgage interest rates edged lower this week as improving affordability and signs of stronger mortgage demand offered encouraging news for prospective homebuyers.
Housing News
Home Price Cuts Are Rising: How Homebuyers Can Use Them to Save
August 13, 2026
More home sellers are reducing their asking prices, giving homebuyers in some housing markets an opening to negotiate deals.
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