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Marriage or Mortgage?

August 20, 2021 / Dan Miller

Marriage or mortgage? The right answer will be different for each couple, but here’s a look at some of the things to consider.

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Home Ownership, Housing Finances, mortgages

The Effect of Inflation on Home Buying

August 19, 2021 / Rocket Mortgage

Inflation is running a little hot right now, but what does that mean for home buyers? Read on to find out.

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Home Ownership, Housing Finances, How To

How to Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home

April 23, 2021 (Last Modified: April 29, 2021) / Elle Martinez

Home-buying season is coming up. With the warmer weather approaching, home buyers are eagerly waiting to find their dream place. Since buying a house is typically the biggest purchase you’ll make, preparing your finances can give you a significant win....

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Home Ownership, Housing Finances, mortgages

8 Types Of Mortgages For All Home Buyers

April 16, 2021 / Rocket Mortgage

As a prospective home buyer, it’s just as important to research types of mortgages as the neighborhoods you want to live in. Applying for a home loan can be complicated, and deciding which type of mortgage best suits your needs...

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Home Ownership, Housing Finances, mortgages

A Complete House Shopping Guide and Tips

April 16, 2021 (Last Modified: September 6, 2021) / Rocket Mortgage

We’ve put together a complete house hunting guide to help you find the home that’s right for you at a price you can afford.

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Home Ownership, Housing Finances

First Time Home Buyer Expenses You Need to Save For

April 16, 2021 / Rocket Mortgage

Many first-time buyers underestimate how much it really costs to buy (and maintain) a home. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at a few expenses you’ll need to anticipate and save for when you buy your first home...

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Home Ownership, Housing Finances, mortgages

Buyers Guide: How to Negotiate House Price

April 16, 2021 / Rocket Mortgage

Negotiating can be intimidating, but knowing what to expect can make the process a little less scary. Here’s how to be prepared.

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Home Ownership, Housing Finances, mortgages

New Mint Feature Highlight: Home buying made easier with Rocket Mortgage

March 23, 2021 (Last Modified: March 24, 2021) / Brittney Castro

With the housing market heating up as mortgage rates remain low, people are flocking to buy a house, including many first-time buyers. The share of first-time homebuyers in the market reached 36 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors. ...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Home Ownership, mortgages

5 Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage

November 11, 2020 (Last Modified: February 1, 2021) / Dan Miller

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before — mortgage interest rates are at an all-time low. For what seems like the past 10 or 15 years mortgage rates have been dropping. Every time they reach a new low, everyone...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Home Ownership, Updates

New Feature Alert! Refinance Your Mortgage with Rocket Mortgage in Mint

October 14, 2020 (Last Modified: December 18, 2020) / Brittney Castro

Interest rates, especially on mortgage loans, have gotten a lot of buzz this year and with good reason. They’ve reached historically low levels leaving homebuyers and homeowners alike wondering the best way to capitalize on these low rates. Let’s face it,...

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