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Yahoo Personal FinanceHousing types 101: Townhouses
A townhouse has two or more stories and shares a wall with at least one other unit. Learn about the pros and cons of buying a townhouse.
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What is a co-op, and how does the financing work?
A co-op involves co-owning a property with others but living in your own full unit. Learn whether a co-op is the right fit and how to finance your purchase.
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Should you rent or buy a home? How to decide.
The decision to rent versus buy a home depends on how strong your finances are, how long you plan to stay in one place, and more. Learn which is the better fit.
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Home equity loans: A complete overview
Home equity loans are great options for homeowners who need a lump sum to cover value-building home improvements. Learn whether a home equity loan is a good fit.
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15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: How to decide which is better
Deciding between a 15-year versus 30-year mortgage will determine your mortgage rate, monthly payment amount, and more. Find out which is best for you.
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Housing types 101: What is a duplex?
A duplex includes two housing units on one piece of land. You can live in one or rent out both. Learn how to buy and finance a duplex.
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What is a condo, and is it right for me?
Learn about the difference between a condo vs. an apartment, house, or co-op.
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What is a home equity line of credit (HELOC), and how does it work?
A home equity line of credit lets you borrow against your home equity and use the line of credit as needed. Find out if a HELOC is the right fit for you.
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Debt-to-income ratio: Why it matters and how to calculate it
One way your mortgage lender will assess your financial capacity to afford your payments is to calculate your debt-to-income ratio.
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Mortgage interest tax deduction: How it works and when it makes sense
If you are going to buy a home and itemize your deductions, the mortgage interest deduction could be a nice tax-saving opportunity to take advantage of.
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Getting a mortgage with good (but not great) credit
Good credit is good enough to qualify for a mortgage, but you may not get the best mortgage rates.
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Should you pay for mortgage discount points? 4 tips on how to decide.
Here's how to determine whether paying for discount points in exchange for a lower interest rate makes sense.
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Is it time to refinance your mortgage? 5 ways to prepare.
With mortgage rates fluctuating, here's how to prepare to refinance so you're ready to act when the time is right.
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What is an assumable mortgage, and how can you get one?
An assumable mortgage allows the buyer to take over the seller's existing mortgage payments. Here's how it works.
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What are the best home loans for first-time home buyers?
If you're a first-time home buyer, you have several options when it comes to getting a mortgage.
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Mortgage refinancing: How to get started
If you're considering refinancing your mortgage, here's everything you need to get started.
