Basics

Basics

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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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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8 Things Young Couples Should Look for When House Hunting

Starting your lives together as a couple is an exciting time. The home you choose ...

By Guest Author

June 3, 2015

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29 Real Estate Terms Everyone Should Know

1. Adjustable Rate Mortgage A type of mortgage loan that has a variable interest rate ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

June 2, 2015

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What You Should Know About Short Sale Homes

With the rise of foreclosures after the housing market crisis, the term “short sale” has ...

By Guest Author

June 1, 2015

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How To Value A Home

How Much Is That Home Really Worth? Whether you’re looking to buy a home for ...

By Guest Author

May 27, 2015

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Infographic: What Happens Once You Find The Perfect Home?

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By Movoto Editorial Team

May 18, 2015

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Things to Look for When Neighborhood Scouting

In a perfect world, every neighborhood would come with low crime, affordable real estate, a ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

May 12, 2015

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What Is a Quitclaim Deed and When Is One Used?

A quitclaim deed is a legal document used to transfer whatever ownership interest a person ...

By Bennett Leckrone

September 28, 2026

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What Is Escrow? How It Works When You Buy a House

Escrow is an arrangement in which money or other items are held by a third ...

By Bennett Leckrone

September 28, 2026

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How To Make The Most Out Of An Open House

Why Go To An Open House? Wikimedia Commons One of the best ways to learn ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

May 11, 2015

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What Is Title Insurance? Owner’s vs. Lender’s Coverage

Title insurance protects against certain problems with the legal ownership of real estate. Unlike homeowners ...

By Bennett Leckrone

September 28, 2026

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