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How to buy your first home, step by step
The three phases, from getting ready and pre-approved to the search, the offer, and escrow.
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Homeownership, explained in a few minutes.
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3 money mistakes that kill a loan in escrow
New credit, untraceable deposits, and job or pay changes your lender can catch before funding.
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The real cost of owning a home
Eight monthly costs beyond the loan payment, from property tax and insurance to maintenance.
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Inherited home: maximize your tax basis
How stepped-up basis, improvements vs. repairs, and fix-up choices can change your net when you sell.
Not tax or legal advice. Talk with a CPA or tax attorney about your situation.
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