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The Ultimate Guide To Buying Your First House
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7 Lessons I Learned Buying a Home for the First Time
Where to compromise, what's important, and the myths not to believe.
FINANCE
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What It Actually Costs to Buy a House
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5 Hidden Costs of Home Buying to Know About
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How to Get a Mortgage Loan
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The 5 Most Popular Types of Home-Buying Loans
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ADVICE
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Buying a House
From getting your finances in order to popping that champagne.
TRUE STORIES
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I Bought My First Home Solo With No Realtor
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From $17,000 in Debt to Home Ownership in 3 Years
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I Paid Just $0.73 at Close on My First Home
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All the Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
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