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Understand the differences between a real estate agent and a loan officer and learn how they each facilitate homeownership in their own way.

June 13, 2018

This guide will take you through the foreclosure process, cover different types of foreclosures, discuss what you can expect with a foreclosure, and your options afterwards.

May 25, 2018

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments, a loan modification may help. See how a loan modification is different from a refinance, and learn more about different ways to modify a Conventional, VA, FHA or Jumbo loan.

May 24, 2018

Debt-to-Income ratio (DTI) is the amount of monthly debt you have compared to how much monthly gross income you earn. Learn how to calculate your own DTI and how DTI ratios vary for various types of loans.

May 3, 2018

If you’re behind on mortgage payments, help is out there. Learn about available programs and solutions and discover why foreclosure is never a good option.

April 23, 2018

Foreclosure scams are increasingly prominent. Learn what the scams involve, what the scammers get out of it, red flags you should look out for, and who to turn to for help.

April 11, 2018

Scammers posing as legitimate contractors often target cities and communities in areas hit by natural disasters. Learn how to protect yourself here.

April 8, 2018

Learn how to make relocating for work as easy as possible, with tips from relocation real estate experts, recruiters, and estate sale pros.

February 27, 2018

You’re entitled by law to one free credit report annually each from the three national credit bureaus. Learn how to get your truly free credit report (and why it matters to banks, lenders, and your finances).

February 26, 2018