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Chris Birk

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The Ultimate Bootcamp for Homebuyers

If you’re looking to purchase a home in the next year, now is the time ...

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Managing Debt

I Have Unpaid Debt on My Credit Report. Can I Still Get a Mortgage?

Do you have unpaid debt, but want a mortgage? Here’s a closer look at h...

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mortgages

4 Reasons It Will Be Easier to Buy a Home in 2015

2015 might just be a difference-maker for would-be homebuyers. Here are...

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mortgages

Is 2015 the Year to Sell Your House?

With credit thawing and more first-time buyers set to hit the real esta...

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mortgages

A New Challenge for Veterans Who Want to Buy a Home

VA loan volume has surged since the housing crisis. However, a rollback...

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bankruptcy

Can Your Spouse's Credit Score Kill Your Mortgage?

Your spouse’s credit can make or break your mortgage. A score imbalance...

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Can You Afford to Buy a Fixer-Upper?

Many homebuyers are drawn to the lure of the fixer-upper, and there are...

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mortgages

Help! I Lost My Job While I Was Buying a Home

Losing a job is tough enough. But what happens if you find yourself out...

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The Most Expensive Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make

We all make financial missteps, but mistakes made when buying a home ca...

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4 Things That Won't Affect Your Mortgage

When trying to get a home loan, you're focused on looking like a safe b...

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