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Are government loans easier to get?
Key takeaways Government-backed loans like FHA, VA, and USDA loans, often touted easier to get, actually have higher denial rates…
Your home’s worth more than ever. But is borrowing against it a good idea?
If you’re a homeowner, odds are you’re sitting on a source of cash right now. As housing prices have soared,…
How to save on homeowners insurance premiums in 2024
Willie B. Thomas/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Homeowners insurance can be costly, but there are several…
How to sell a house by owner in Indiana
Nicholas Klein/Getty Images Key takeaways Indiana law does not require you to hire a real estate agent in order to…
Should I sell my house now or wait?
Key takeaways Late spring and early summer are generally considered the best times to sell a house. Traditionally, low mortgage…
‘We buy houses’ companies in Las Vegas
Looking to sell a home in Sin City? You might have to be patient: Las Vegas homes spend more than…
FHA vs. conventional loans: What’s the difference?
Key takeaways FHA loans and conventional loans are both issued by private lenders, but FHA loans are insured by the…
The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
Key takeaways Though they buy homes in greater numbers, single women lag behind men when it comes to building home…
What does it mean to make a counter-offer on a house?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?
Regardless of its age or location, no home is immune to water damage. From frozen pipes to leaky appliances to…
