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Temporary Buydown: 3-2-1 vs 2-1 Comparison

A temporary buydown is a mortgage loan option through which a home buyer gets his or her interest payments temporarily reduced.

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The Effect of a Short Sale on Your Credit Rating

Short sales have become a popular alternative to foreclosures in a market where many sellers have negative equity.

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A real estate appraisal is an evaluation that determines the value of a property. There can be many different reasons for having an appraisal conducted, but one of the most common purposes is to determine the market value of a house before a mortgage transaction.

 

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