What is the Assessed Value of a House?
The assessed value of a house is an estimation of your home's worth calculated each year by your tax district’s municipal property... Read More
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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Our tools and guides can help you navigate the mortgage process and evaluate your many options.
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With hundreds of lenders looking for your business, vetting your options can seem like an endless task. We've conducted a number of studies that give you an idea of the typical payments, rates and fees you should expect in a home loan.
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Most people only shop for mortgages two or three times in their lives, so it's natural to feel confused. Our mortgage guides explain the most important concepts in clear and simple terms.
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What is a Transfer Tax?: When The Tax Man Crashes Your Home Sale
A transfer tax is a local or state tax that is charged as a percentage of the property value in any real estate transfer. Find out whether... Read More
What is Escrow in a Mortgage, and Why is it Needed?
Escrow in a mortgage begins when you sign the purchase agreement and ends when you finalize the sale. Escrow accounts, on the other hand,... Read More
How Much Does Title Insurance Cost and Do I Need It?
The average cost of title insurance is $544 for lender policies and $830 for homeowner policies. Learn how property location, mortgage... Read More
Historical Mortgage Rates: Averages and Trends from the 1970s to 2022
We examined data from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey to identify historical mortgage rate trends. Click to read about the... Read More
How Much Does Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Cost?
Here we explain how mortgage insurance (PMI) policy premiums are priced. Click to read more about private mortgage insurance, who needs it,... Read More