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  Owner Financing: Is This Nontraditional Loan the Right Move for You?

  Realtor.com - Angela Colley

  Owner financing homes come up for sale once in awhile, and they may seem like the perfect option. Maybe you can’t qualify for a mortgage, you haven’t …

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  5 Reasons To Not Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

  Realtor.com - Lindsey Campbell

  You’ve imagined it: that party you’ll throw (and the happy dance you’ll undoubtedly do) the day you pay off your mortgage. Ah, the joy of being …

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  What Is a Bridge Loan? A Way to Buy a New Home Before You Sell the Old One

  Realtor.com - Lisa Kaplan Gordon

  What is a bridge loan? As the name suggests, bridge loans offer a short-term loan or “bridge” that allows borrowers to purchase new real estate …

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  What Is a Jumbo Loan? It's Not as Huge as You Might Think

  Realtor.com - Daniel Bortz

  At first glance, a jumbo loan seems self-explanatory: It’s a great, big loan, right? Essentially, that’s true. Obtaining a jumbo loan allows you to …

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  Here’s What Everyone Gets Wrong About Jumbo Loans

  Realtor.com - Beth Braverman

  Jumbo loans—they’re not just for McMansions anymore! The oversize loans are becoming an increasingly viable option for entry-level home buyers in …

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  The Difference Between Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage

  Realtor.com - Lisa Kaplan Gordon

  When buying a home, cash is king, but most folks don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying in the bank. Of course, that’s why obtaining a …