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Understanding the Median Home Prices Across the US
Housing 2 min read

Understanding the Median Home Prices Across the US

When it comes to home prices, where you look makes a big difference. The median home price tells us what the middle value is for homes in an area, which is helpful whether you're buying or selling.  Unlike the a...

What is Closing Cost Assistance?
Housing 2 min read

What is Closing Cost Assistance?

When you buy a home, you not only need to pay the price of the house but also additional charges known as closing costs. These can include fees for appraisals, legal services, and loan origination.  Closing cost assistance helps home...

Easy Guide to Down Payment Help in the USA 2024
Assistance 2 min read

Easy Guide to Down Payment Help in the USA 2024

Ever wonder how some people manage to buy a house with very little money upfront? It's often thanks to Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs.  These programs are here to help with the big chunk of change you need ...

How to Buy a House Without a Realtor
Housing 1 min read

How to Buy a House Without a Realtor

In recent times, mostly everyone who buys a house does so with the help of a real estate agent or broker. But since new rules about agent fees started in August 2024, buyers might have to pay these fees themselves, making some wonder if ...

How to Convince Your Landlord to Lower Your Rent
Advice 1 min read

How to Convince Your Landlord to Lower Your Rent

In many places like Oakland and New York City, rent can take up more than 70% of a household's income.  While renters usually accept the rent prices they're given, sometimes it's possible to negotiate a lo...


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