Home loan tips, tricks and general goodness.

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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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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Your student loan isn't necessarily a big jerk.

Student loans suck. But they might not have as big an impact on buying a home as you think. Class is on with the only lesson on student debt that won't have you nodding off.

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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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