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5 Ways First-Time Homebuyers Ruin Their Credit Score—and Their Odds of Buying a House

By Erica Sweeney | July 14, 2022

Credit scores are a major factor in getting a mortgage. But, credit mistakes happen. Here's how to avoid some of the biggest ones. The post 5 Ways First-Time Homebuyers Ruin Their Credit Score—and Their Odds of Buying a House appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before You Buy a House

By Angela Colley | May 21, 2022

Want to buy a house, but are held back by your low credit score? We've got you covered with these sneaky tricks to raise your credit score almost overnight. The post How to Improve Your Credit Score Before You Buy a House appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

7 Credit-Building Myths First-Time Homebuyers May Hear (and Believe) Today

By Erica Sweeney | November 16, 2021

People love shelling out advice about credit, but not all of it is good advice. Here's a look at some credit-building myths you may hear. The post 7 Credit-Building Myths First-Time Homebuyers May Hear (and Believe) Today appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

Buying a Home in Your 20s? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

By Erica Sweeney | October 26, 2021

Buying a home in your 20s helps you build wealth as you get older. Here are the crucial things to consider if you're in that age bracket and thinking to dive in. The post Buying a Home in Your 20s? Here’s Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

How to Buy a House in Your 20s—and Why You Really Should

By Daniel Bortz | October 10, 2021

Curious to know how to buy a house in your 20s? It's entirely possible if you take these steps. The post How to Buy a House in Your 20s—and Why You Really Should appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

Buying a Home Can Hurt Credit Scores. So How Long Do They Take To Rebound?

By Donna Jackel | September 30, 2021

Buying a home in today's hot market is stressful enough. But many new homeowners may not realize it can also take a toll on their credit scores. The post Buying a Home Can Hurt Credit Scores. So How Long Do They Take To Rebound? appeared first on Real ... Read More

Why Your Credit Karma Score May Be Higher Than Your FICO Score

By Jacob Passy | February 3, 2021

It’s a common misconception that there is one, singular credit score for each consumer: “Most people would seriously be stunned if they knew just how many credit scores there are.” The post Why Your Credit Karma Score May Be Higher Than Your FICO Score appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

Coronavirus Tanked the Economy. Then Credit Scores Went Up.

By AnnaMaria Andriotis | October 19, 2020

The average credit score hit a record in July after millions of Americans had lost their jobs, scrambling lenders’ underwriting models. The post Coronavirus Tanked the Economy. Then Credit Scores Went Up. appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

This New Credit Score Could Help More Home Buyers Receive Mortgages

By Clare Trapasso | July 1, 2020

Many lenders turned off the credit spigot for all but the most qualified borrowers as the coronavirus has hurt the economy. A new credit score could help borrowers. The post This New Credit Score Could Help More Home Buyers Receive Mortgages appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

How Unemployment Can Affect Your Plans To Buy a Home—Now and Later

By Erica Sweeney | June 18, 2020

Unemployment has hit record highs, as COVID-19 has caused millions to lose their jobs. Here's how filing for unemployment could affect home buying. The post How Unemployment Can Affect Your Plans To Buy a Home—Now and Later appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

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