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Mortgage Pre-Qualification vs Pre-Approval - Movoto Real Estate

Basics

The Simple Difference Between Mortgage Pre-qualification & Pre-approval

When it comes to pre-approval vs. pre-qualification, only one is going to jump-start your home-buying ...

By Jerimiah Taylor

May 10, 2021

How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House? - Movoto Real Estate

Finance Tips

How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House?

Buying a house is a huge investment. For many of us, it is the largest ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

May 10, 2021

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Buying

8 Tips When Shopping New Construction Homes

New construction homes are exactly that — new. Popular with today’s home buyers, new builds ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

April 23, 2021

What Kind of House Can You Buy with $500,000? - Movoto Real Estate

Buying

What kind of house can you buy with $500,000?

Depending on where you live in the US, you can buy a palace or a ...

By Elizabeth Yun

April 18, 2021

How To Calculate Loan-To-Value: Why It Matters For Home Buyers - Movoto Real Estate

Basics

How To Calculate Loan-To-Value: Why It Matters For Home Buyers

A home’s loan-to-value ratio (aka LTV) is the percentage of the home that is going ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

April 17, 2021

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Basics

7 Reasons to Use a Home Buyer’s Agent

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime, ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

April 14, 2021

What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?

Working with Agents

What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?

What Does A Real Estate Agent Do? It’s tempting to skip agent fees by jumping ...

By Jerimiah Taylor

April 9, 2021

Buying

Is Your Loan Origination Fee Tax Deductible?

Buying a home comes with tax benefits, but it’s important to know what is and ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

April 8, 2021

9 Things to Know Before You Buy a Condo - Movoto Real Estate

Real Estate

9 Things to Know Before You Buy a Condo

If you’re a first-time homebuyer who’s considering buying a condominium, you should be prepared for ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

April 1, 2021

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Selling

Should You List Your Home For Sale By Owner?

Should You List Your Home For Sale By Owner? The do-it-yourself trend is carrying over ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

March 31, 2021

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Basics

What You Should Know About Purchasing a Home For Sale By Owner

How to Negotiate on a Home For Sale By Owner When a home is listed ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

March 31, 2021

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Finance Tips

5 Features to Look for in a Mortgage Payment Calculator

It’s fun to spend hours searching for your home online, but it’s also important to ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

March 31, 2021

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Finance Tips

How to use a mortgage payment calculator

Buying a home is the largest financial purchase that most people make in their lifetime. ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

March 23, 2021

What Does “Pending Continue to Show” Mean? - Movoto Real Estate

Real Estate

What does “pending continue to show” mean?

You’ve probably experienced the heartbreak of finding a house you love only to see that ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

March 21, 2021

How long does it take to close on a house

Basics

Closing on a house: Make it go as smoothly as possible

How long does it take to close on a house? You pored over mortgage calculators, ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

March 18, 2021

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