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Why a Lower Interest Rate Might Not Make Your Mortgage Cheaper

The amount of money you borrow to finance a home purchase is obviously the key factor in how much your mortgage payments will be. But your interest rate will also play an important role in how expensive your overall mortgage will be.

Obviously, a lower interest rate will translate in lower interest being paid, while high rates will make the overall loan amount more expensive.

10 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While it’s Vacant

There could be any number of reasons why you have to leave your home vacant after you sell it. Maybe you’ve found a new home to buy and it closes before you’re able to find a buyer for your home. Or maybe you’re in a rush to relocate because of a job transfer or to be closer to a loved one.

How Quickly Can Your Credit Score Increase?

If your credit score is on the low side, you could find it pretty tough to get approved for a mortgage.

You’ll probably even find that a low credit score will impact your ability to get any other type of loan, rent an apartment, or even get a cell phone contract!

All About the 1031 Exchange For Avoiding Capital Gains in Real Estate Sales

Home sellers usually don’t have to pay any capital gains taxes on profits made upon the proceeds of a sale because they are typically using those proceeds to be put towards another home to move into.

But what about real estate investors who are selling for a profit without necessarily using the property as a primary residence?

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