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Guest Post: Understanding the Value of a Good Faith Estimate

Published by Redfin Blogger / November 8, 2013

People diving into the modern real estate world are ambitious, mainly due to our fluctuating economy and evolving housing market. Acquiring a property is also on a financial scale unparalleled to many other purchases, and it’s imperative to get it right. Many people spend a large portion of their lives working and saving, all with the hopes of signing on the dotted line one day. It’s a big deal.

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How Homeowners Insurance Premiums Are Calculated

Published by Redfin Blogger / September 30, 2013

Many buyers don’t think about home insurance until the final days before they are scheduled to close, and then scramble to secure coverage – sometimes from the first provider they ask – to make sure everything is ready for signing day. Keeping your insurance needs in mind as you shop for a home is a smarter strategy and can also be a useful filter for you.

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Go Green & Get Green: Tax Rebates and Incentives for Green Home Improvements

Published by Julie Jacobson / September 23, 2013

Sure, Jessica Alba and Gisele Bundchen are doing it, but you don’t have to be a millionaire to make your home green. Most people know that green homes reduce energy bills, but many aren’t aware of the tax breaks and incentives that can ease the upfront costs of home improvements. So what exactly is a green home, and most importantly, how can you pay for it?

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Don’t Just Borrow Where You Bank

Published by Chad Dierickx / December 7, 2012

We all want life to be simple, especially when it comes to our finances. So it’s no surprise that many people, when they need a home loan, turn to the bank where they already have a checking or savings account. However, Redfin data shows that lesser known lenders are often a better choice for homebuyers.

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Guest Post: Understanding the Value of a Good Faith Estimate

How Homeowners Insurance Premiums Are Calculated

Go Green & Get Green: Tax Rebates and Incentives for Green Home Improvements

Don’t Just Borrow Where You Bank

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