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Chris Birk

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4 Ways to Help Your Kid Buy a Home

It may be tough for first-time buyers to secure home financing. So is i...

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Can You Still Get a Good Deal on a Home?

It’s still possible for the right buyer to land a good deal on a home t...

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A New Challenge for First-Time Homebuyers?

The nation’s second-largest mortgage lender recently raised eyebrows af...

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What Happens If I Stop Paying My Mortgage?

Homeowners stop paying their mortgage for a host of reasons. But doing ...

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5 Tips to Win a Bidding War for Your New Home

If the area where you're hoping to buy a home has low inventory and ris...

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How Long Does it Take to Buy a Home?

The time between the first open house you attend until you close on a h...

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4 Things Homebuyers Should Never Say

You don’t need to be a world-class negotiator to nab a great deal on yo...

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4 Credit Mistakes New Homeowners Make

The relief that comes with finalizing a home purchase can spur a false ...

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What a $200,000 Mortgage Will Cost You

Mortgages aren’t one-size-fits-all products. Crunching the numbers can ...

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Can Your Commute Impact Your Mortgage?

Do you have a long commute to work? Here's how commuting costs could af...

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