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Home Buying Guide

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a veteran, buying a home is a complex process. This will help you to figure out what kind of home you might like, which amenities are most important to you and how to estimate your price range so you don't fall in love with a home that is too expensive, which you later regret.

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Condominium or house: Which is right for you?

Condos and houses have their advantages and disadvantages. Use our chart to help compare your options.

Renting versus buying a home

Is now the right time to buy a home? Use our tips to find out if it makes sense for you.

Owning a home is easier than you think

Don't let common misconceptions prevent you from becoming a homeowner.

Pulling together a down payment

Coming up with a down payment can be challenging. Here are some suggestions for raising the necessary funds.

Checklist: Steps to a smooth closing

Follow our to-do list and avoid any unpleasant surprises when closing on the house of your dreams.

10 reasons to buy a home

Here are 10 compelling reasons why anybody who can afford it should consider buying a home.

Anxiety-free home buying

Calculating your debt-to-income ratio

Top 10 house-buying mistakes

Down-payment assistance programs

Checklist: Finding a community you'll like

Taking stock: Steps to buying a first home

The tax benefits of owning a home

Checklist: Toolbox basics

Buying a home when you're single

Save on major appliances

Checklist: Essentials for setting up house

Family loans

Needs and wants

Negotiating the best price

Checklist: Making an offer

Inspections and certificates

The final walk-through

Your rights as a consumer

Checklist: Home-buyer documents
Use our free mortgage payment calculators:
1.How much do I have to earn?
Not sure how much money you'll have to earn to afford your house payment and accompanying expenses?
2.Mortgage payment calculator
Want to know how much your monthly payment is for your mortgage?
3.Bi-weekly mortgage calculator
Want to know how much time and money you'll save paying off your loan on a bi-weekly payment plan?
4.Additional payment calculator
How much do you save by paying more or making additional payments than your initial mortgage terms?
5.How much can I borrow?
Want to know how big of a mortgage you can take on?
6.Should I pay discount points?
Not sure if you should pay discount points on your mortgage loan?
7.How much will I save by refinancing my loan?
How long will it take to recoup the costs of refinancing my home mortgage?
8.How much will my tax deduction be?
Want to know how much your home mortgage will save you in taxes?
9.APR calculator
To find out the annual percentage rate of your loan, enter the loan amount, interest rate, points, other costs and year-length term.
10.Interest only monthly payment calculator
To find out the monthly savings you could gain from an interest-only payment plan.

Home Equity Loan Rate Caculate

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