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It's easy to confuse an appraisal gap clause with an appraisal contingency clause. But in fact, they're pretty much opposites of each other -- here's a helpful overview.

What Is an Appraisal Gap Clause? If you have an appraisal gap when the home you buy is valued, there is a difference between the amount

Zombie properties are abandoned by the owner due to foreclosure. Now that the foreclosure ban has been lifted, the number of zombie properties are increasing back to pre-pandemic levels.

Zombie Property Count Ticks Upward Again Across U.S. In Fourth Quarter But Remains Tiny Portion Of Housing Market ATTOM's Q4 2022 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report shows that 1.3 million residential properties in the U.S. sit vacant.

Homeownership is a long-term dream, but what are the differences between buying your forever home and buying the best home for your situation right now? Here's what you should know.

Will your first home be a starter or forever home? Learn the pros and cons for both homebuying strategies.

The color blue is proven to evoke a sense of calmness and peace. If you're planning on adding some beautiful blues to your home interior, here are a few professional tips to make it look perfect.

I'm an interior designer and this is how I use blue as an accent color Whether you’re looking to achieve a soothing space, or a smart and sophisticated look, there are so many ways to make your home pop with blue

People who manage student housing facilities can provide key insight into the expectations and needs of a major portion of renters in the near future -- here's what they think landlords should know.

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This recent survey gives a deeper look into the large number of Americans moving out of state, where they're going, and why they're hoping to move.

Study Finds More Than Half of U.S. Considering a Move As many struggle to afford a mortgage–let alone their dream home–nationwide, many are migrating in s...

Is it still a starter home if it costs $1 million? Many would-be homebuyers are facing this reality, and rent hikes are leaving even more in a saving limbo.

Have Starter Homes Gone Completely Extinct? A new report found that the once-standard first-time home has become “the stuff of myths and legends." However, there's still hope in these four cities.

If someone gives you the gift of cash toward your down payment this holiday season, this handy guide to gift money can help ensure your mortgage application stays problem-free.

How to Use a Down Payment Gift Learn how to add gifts toward your down payment correctly.

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