Fire insurance is often included in your homeowners insurance policy, with limits in some regions. But what is it, what does it cover, and how is it changing? As climate change worsens, it’s essential to understand…
When buying a house it’s good to have a rock-solid understanding of how to read a good faith estimate and save money when comparing it across lenders.
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Whether you’re relocating to a new house in Tacoma, WA, or an apartment in Houston, TX, moving to a new city or state can be an exciting adventure, but the process of long-distance relocation can also…
Discover the essential mortgage basics in this comprehensive guide. Learn about home financing, loan types, rates, down payments, and more for a successful homebuying journey.
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Learn about the duration of mortgage pre-approval once you’re approved and understand the factors influencing its validity.
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What is PITI? PITI is the loan principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, all together in one loan payment.
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If homebuyers are not in a position to make a downpayment of 20%, lenders typically require them to purchase mortgage insurance.
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Mortgage interest rates are always changing – moving up and down each day, even each hour. These quick changes can impact the amount you pay when you refinance or close on your mortgage. As long as…
The housing market has been discriminatory to certain groups of people for decades. Fair housing aims to help, but what is it? Discover what fair housing means, how it promotes equal opportunity in the housing market,…
Do you enjoy taking a Redfin holiday? You know, taking a 15 or 30 minute break from life (okay maybe an hour plus) to seamlessly scroll beautiful and unique homes that excite you and then share…