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Article Archives - Future Homeowners
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July
2019
3 Options for Upside-Down Mortgages in the Military
Frequent relocation can make life challenging for military homeowners who are underwater. But homeowners have some options considering mortgages
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Published
01
August
2017
How Your Neighbor's Foreclosure Hurts You
Foreclosure rates are still high, and some don't know they have foreclosed homes in their neighborhood. How do foreclosures affect prices of homes nearby?
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Published
28
June
2017
Saddled With Student Loan Debt? There’s Still Hope For Homebuying
Veteran home buyers with student debt can still obtain a VA home loan. Generally VA lenders look for a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of 41 percent or less.
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Published
27
February
2017
Save Money By Knowing the Difference Between APR and Interest Rate
What is APR? If you're shopping for a mortgage, knowing the difference between APR and interest rate can save you thousands over the life of a loan.
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Published
06
January
2017
My Bank Statement Can Kill My VA Loan?
Bank statements are a window into your spending habits and ability to make sound financial choices. Read about these 4 items to avoid on your statement.
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Published
05
December
2016
5 Tips to Avoid Being House Poor
There's a difference between qualifying for a mortgage and being able to afford it. Check out these tips and know what to do to avoid being house poor.
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Published
01
August
2014
Avoid Sticker Shock: 4 Hidden Costs of Home Buying
Be careful before you sign on the dotted line: there's a handful of hidden costs that come into play when you buy a home. Can you avoid them to save money?
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Published
15
January
2014
What Keeps Returning Service Members from Buying Homes?
In a recent survey, buying a home was cited as the most important thing to returning service members. Yet fewer than 33 percent do. Why is that?
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Published
18
December
2013
How to Save With Solar
Solar panels hold a lot of potential – on sunny days, the power company can even pay you for using them. But they're not right for every home.
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Published
22
October
2013
The Mysterious Escrow Account Explained
When you pay your mortgage payment each month, you'll likely also be making a contribution to escrow accounts. Learn more about them with this post.
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Published
20
September
2013
6 Simple Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
From credit and savings to creating a budget, check out a few key steps you can take to financially prepare for homeownership.
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Published
16
September
2013
Veterans United Live with Homebuying 101
Click here for a replay of a Veterans United live video chat on Homebuying 101.
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Published
10
July
2013
How Disaster Strikes Twice For The Underinsured Homeowner
Though it is a mistake far too costly to be so common, the percentage of underinsured homeowners is staggering. How can you prevent being underinsured?
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