Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar.

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If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

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If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.

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Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it’s a real possibility.

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For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

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If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?

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If buying a home is on your radar, you’ve probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.

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After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.

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If you own a luxury house, you’re in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn’t.

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Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place?

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