Down payment requirements to purchase a home in today’s market.

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According to Credit.com Scott Sheldon September 12, 2014 8:17 PM Looking to get your foot in the door (of your new home)? If you’re a renter who’s tired of paying someone else’s mortgage, now may be the time to pursue the American dream of homeownership. In fact, the days of needing a 20% down payment are long gone. While you can always elect … [Read more...]

Which Upgrades Are Worth It to Help You Sell Your House?

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Is it finally time to sell your house? That's the question on homeowners' minds as house prices just posted their largest annual gain since 2005 -- congrats to those no longer "underwater" on their mortgages -- even as interest rates remain tantalizingly low. But here's the catch: Those same higher prices can make buyers as choosy as a Michelin … [Read more...]