Homebuyers pay price for new rules

Lenders and brokers say just about everything is taking longer and the costs to homebuyers are moving up.

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Making the Choice Between a Good School and a Better House

Every city on our site has a school ranking. How much house would you give up to make sure your children are going to a good school?

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11 Dos and Don’ts to Keep Halloween Horrors at Bay

Between crowds of trick-or-treaters and pranksters in the darkness, the chances of accidents and property damage soar. Here’s how to minimize the risk.

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New FICO Score May Have Wider Impact Than First Thought

Fair Isaac, the creator of the most commonly-used credit scores in consumer lending, announced earlier this year a new score intended for millions of Americans who have not been able to get access to financing.

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How to Shave Years Off a 30-Year Mortgage

But here's a way to pay your loan off faster by refinancing your home … using your lender's money.

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October Is the Best Month to Buy a Home

Move over location—there’s a new real estate mantra in town.

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What You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Rules

Changes that kick in Saturday are intended to make the process of getting a mortgage more transparent for most of us. Here’s the skinny. (Expect Delays)

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