Student loans don’t block you from buying a home. See how each mortgage program counts your payment, how the 2026 RAP and SAVE changes affect your DTI, and the steps that improve your approval odds
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When you sell your house, your mortgage is paid off at closing from the sale proceeds. Here’s how the payoff works, where your money goes, and when a buyer can take over your loan.
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Pre-approved for more than you can afford? Your approval is a ceiling, not a spending target. Here’s how to use it strategically, protect your negotiating power, and shop within your real budget.
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FHA affordability comes down to your income, debts, credit score, and county loan limit. Here is the math on what you can actually buy in 2026.
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Can a seller back out of a contract after accepting an offer? Sometimes, but the exits are narrower than most sellers expect. Here’s what gives you legal grounds to cancel and what it costs to walk away without a reason that holds up.
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Key takeaways An appraisal determines a home’s fair market value, while an inspection evaluates its condition. Lenders require appraisals for mortgage approval, but inspections are optional (though highly recommended). Appraisals protect lenders, while inspections protect buyers. Both help buyers make more informed, confident decisions when purchasing a home. Buying a home comes with plenty of
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