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Homeowners
Scrolling Through Listings? How Buyers Can Score the Right Home This Summer
This summer may be shaping up to offer buyers something spring didn’t: leverage.
Housing News
Kid-Friendly Meccas: These Are the 10 Best Places to Raise a Family in 2025
An under-the-radar, Bay Area city was named the best place in America to raise a family in 2025.
Homeowners
Second Mortgages Are a Great Way to Access Cash—but Are They Right for You?
Are you a homeowner who needs cash to cover college tuition, home repairs, or a surprise medical expense? A second mortgage might be your answer.
Inclusive Lending
Pride in Homeownership: What LGBTQ+ Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing a Home
Before making an offer on a home, some LGBTQ+ buyers are doing more than checking the list prices and number of bedrooms—they’re scanning for subtle signs of inclusion.
Homebuyers
How to Upsize Your Home without Breaking the Bank
Upsizing, when you trade up to a home with more square footage, isn’t always as simple as picking a bigger place and calling the movers.
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Inclusive Lending
Pride in Homeownership: What LGBTQ+ Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing a Home
June 2, 2025
Before making an offer on a home, some LGBTQ+ buyers are doing more than checking the list prices and number of bedrooms—they’re scanning for subtle signs of inclusion.
Homebuyers
How to Upsize Your Home without Breaking the Bank
May 30, 2025
Upsizing, when you trade up to a home with more square footage, isn’t always as simple as picking a bigger place and calling the movers.
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