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A basic guide to avoiding PMI

Mortgage lenders want assurance that when they lend money, it will be paid back. Private mortgage insurance protects lenders in the event you default on your loans. To help you understand more about PMI, here are the basics:What is PMI? Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects lenders if a borrower defaults on a ...

House Hunting Success Depends on These Factors

Finding the house of your dreams is a process that requires a lot of clarity, diligence, and patience. While it is possible for the first house you look at to be the ideal choice, it's a lot more likely you'll have to look at a dozen or more houses before finding ...

Open House Questions Some Buyers Forget to Ask

An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel ...

How Does Selling Through an Agent Compare with FSBO?

Photo by Paul Velgos via Shutterstock If you’ve never sold a home, you might not understand the complexities of what your agent provides for you. You could be tempted to sell your home on your own. After all, with the availability of the Internet, how hard could it be? According to most ...