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5 new homeowners told us how they spent the first night in their new place.

Always wondered how much flatpack-building, takeout-eating, and general celebrations go down on your first night in your new crib? Well now you can get the inside scoop straight from people who have done it.

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What's the deal with gifts and grants and how do I get my hands on them?

Ain't no such thing as a free house. But there are a couple of ways to bump up your down payment for one. If you're wondering how to get your hands on a home loan grant, or what a down payment gift actually is, read on.

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It’s time to say goodbye to dodgy deals and find a lender who will treat you right.

Sick of lenders who seem full of empty promises and stand you up for closing dates? Say no more. We've rallied together all the signs to spot the duds and the studs.

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Scout your new neighborhood like a local.

Can't wait to unpack but not looking forward to wandering around trying to find your way to the bakery that does the best bagels? We've got the fast-track to becoming a local no matter where you move.

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Competing in a hot housing market is easier than you think.

Just because the housing market is fiery doesn't mean you have to get burned. Here's how to get ahead of the competition and into your new digs like a pro.

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News Flash: Conforming loan limits are rising to compete with house prices, and you can access them sooner than 2021.

If house prices have you breaking out in a cold sweat, boy do we have good news for you.

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Nail your next virtual open home like a pro.

Say goodbye to the days of mute malfunctions and become a virtual open home master with this expert guide to nailing the art of the digital home inspection.

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Beeline Story: Patrick from Newport

Dreaming of living by the sea and relaxing with a great view every night? We all are but Beeline homebuyer Patrick went and did it. Then he gave us the inside scoop on how we made it happen.

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Here's the thing nobody tells you about your down payment...

Your down payment doesn't have to be 20%. It doesn't even have to be 10%. Find out how you can get into your new place without selling an internal organ.

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WTF is with all the home loan acronyms?

As if buying a house for the first time isn't confusing enough, people gotta go and talk in code. Read this so you can drop 'LVR' and 'ARM' with confidence.

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Picking up what we're putting down?

You're just a cruisy 15 minutes away from knowing exactly where you stand.