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Estimated reading time: 2 minutes A comparative market analysis (CMA) is an estimation of a home’s value that is usually conducted by a real estate agent before listing a home. The…
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Estimated reading time: 3 minutes If you are struggling with your finances, a variety of programs may be available to help you recover. Whether you need assistance paying your bills…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Mortgage payments are an influential factor when it comes to family budgeting and spending, and it’s not unusual for them to change over time. If…
Estimated reading time: 1 minute Mortgage insurance protects the investor if the borrower defaults on the loan. It lowers the investor’s risk when funding a home…
Estimated reading time: 1 minute A payment deferral allows a lender or servicer to push a set number of missed monthly mortgage payments to the end of the loan. The deferred payments…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes There are a variety of reasons to downsize—from saving money, to eliminating unused space, or becoming an empty nester. And while it can seem…
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you’ve ever experienced frustration or disappointment when your real estate taxes increase, you’re not alone. The good news is that if the…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes A cash-out refinance or home equity loan (HEL) can both turn your home equity into cash, but a major difference is that one will leave you with two…