How a 1099 mortgage can help self-employed borrowers become homeowners

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An explosion of hidden 'junk fees' is making every home more expensive

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Many brokerages are tacking on an extra fee that has divided the real-estate industry and stoked fury among consumer advocates, who call it a blatant cash grab.

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Buying a home while disabled: Challenges, strategies for success, and where to find assistance

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The premium Americans are paying for a mortgage versus rent hasn't been this big since the housing bubble peaked 17 years ago

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The housing market faces a shortage that won't ease for at least several years, top homebuilder CEO says

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Don't bother writing a 'love letter' to home sellers. They're a waste of time and someone could get screwed.

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A greeting card with a pink house on the front stands open, as hearts pour out of it. The hearts turn from pink to gray as they get further from the card.

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The housing shortage hurts people with disabilities. Here's how they can find affordable homes.

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Will I lose my SSI if I buy a house?

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Home prices are falling - these 3 cities have seen the biggest drops

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Homes located in Seattle, Washington.
Homes located in Seattle.

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A typical home in Vail, Colorado, is over $1 million, leaving workers with few living options. 4 people take us inside their housing crisis as home prices in tourist towns across the country spike.

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Vail, Colorado.

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