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What Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?

Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage where the interest rate remains the same for the life of the ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

April 19, 2016

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Buying A Home With A Homeowner's Association? Here's What To Expect

What Is A Homeowner’s Association? A homeowner’s association (HOA) is a legal entity that manages ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

October 2, 2015

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What Is A Co-Borrower?

Definition Of A Co-Borrower Sometimes, a potential home buyer finds that they are not able ...

By Guest Author

September 23, 2015

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How To Get A Mortgage If You’re Not A US Citizen

Citizenship is not necessary to purchase property nor is it necessary to qualify for a ...

By Guest Author

September 15, 2015

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What Is Seller Financing?

Seller financing, also called “owner financing,” is simply the financing of a home by the ...

By Guest Author

September 14, 2015

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What Is Loan Modification?

When taking out a mortgage loan, you make a promise that you will make payments ...

By Guest Author

September 8, 2015

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What Makes Up Your Mortgage Loan Payment

When you purchase a home, your final monthly home payment is made up of more ...

By Guest Author

September 8, 2015

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Down Payment Assistance Programs: What Home Buyers Need to Know

When you’re ready to buy your first home, one of the first things the lender’s ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

August 13, 2015

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What Is The Real Cost Of Home Ownership?

Now that you have a new home, you need to be sure that you take ...

By Guest Author

August 13, 2015

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What Are Mortgage Points?

Mortgage loans are not just the sum of the interest rate and the loan amount. ...

By Guest Author

August 7, 2015

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15 Moving Sale Tips That Will Put Cash In Your Pocket

A moving sale is a great way to put some cash in your pocket with ...

By Guest Author

June 30, 2015

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What Is A Reverse Mortgage?

According to a 2010 survey of American senior citizens applying for a reverse mortgage, 48% ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

June 26, 2015

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Home Insurance: Everything You Need To Know

If you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time, you’ve probably started looking ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

June 18, 2015

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How to Host a Successful Open House

Since sellers often post photos and information about a home for sale online, many people ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

June 5, 2015

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Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper? This Infographic Will Help You Decide

So, you’re thinking about buying that fixer-upper and turning that ’70s linoleum flooring and patchy ...

By Guest Author

June 4, 2015

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