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How to Buy Real Estate With Bitcoin

It seems like bitcoin has been in the news more and more recently—you’ve likely heard of it, and you may know people who have invested in it, but what is bitcoin, and does it have a use in real estate? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency; it does away with central banks and uses advanced encryption to […]

What You Need to Know About Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates

In January, mortgage rates rose for the first time in a couple of months, which was likely because of the rising of long-term bond yields. The average interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage loan climbed up by 14 points to 2.79%—the highest the rate has been since November of last year. The 10-year Treasury […]

How to Get a Mortgage: What You Need To Know

It’s an exciting time when you are ready to buy your first home (and an expensive one). Unless you have the cash to buy a house outright, you’re likely going to be taking out a mortgage to finance your purchase. Applying for a mortgage doesn’t have to be scary—just follow these steps! Check Your Credit […]