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5 Ways to Boost Credit Scores

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Toughest Markets for Renters to Become Home Owners First-time home buyers are facing tougher mortgage underwriting standards and tight inventories in the lower-priced home market, says National Association of REALTORS® President Steve Brown. It’s preventing some renters from purchasing homes, housing experts say.

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Homes in the 10 Most Family-Friendly Cities We found a home in each of Forbes' top 10 family-friendly cities. We only considered houses with at least four bedrooms and three baths. Take a look!

How to Get a Home Improvement Loan

Improvements to your home can be costly. Here’s how to get cash to fund your remodeling plan: http://www.realtor.com/advice/get-home-improvement-loan/

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More Focusing on Paying Down Mortgage As home prices rise, consumers are once again prioritizing their mortgage payments over paying down credit card debt, according to a new report from TransUnion. It’s the first time since 2008 that borrowers have shifted their focus back to mortgage debt ahead of credit card debt. Mortgage delinquenc...

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