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Down Payments 101: How Much Do You Really Need to Put Down?
How much of a down payment do you really need to buy a house? While the answer varies, the range for a new home down payment is 3.5% to ...
Dream Home Out of Budget? 6 Ways to Afford the Home You Really Want
Struggling to afford your dream home? Learn how builder incentives, mortgage strategies, and down payment assistance can help bridge the...
Buying New Construction While Owning Another Home: What Are Your Options?
Buying new construction while still owning your home? Explore bridge loans, contingencies, HELOCs, renting options, and how market condi...
10 Popular Dallas Neighborhoods: Where to Live in Dallas in 2025
NewHomeSource discusses which Dallas neighborhoods are trending in 2025, with a breakdown of their features, livability, and what makes ...

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New Home 101: Buying Your New Home
NewHomeSource has a handy guide to buying your new home, from starting the shopping process to everything about financing.
By Michele L. | Jul. 30, 2025
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New Home 101: Glossary of Terms
If you're shopping for a new home, there are a lot of terms. NewHomeSource has a guide to some of the terms you'll come across while sho...
By Michele L. | Jul. 9, 2025
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Here’s What to Do — And What Not to Do — When Buying a New Home
Getting a home loan means understanding your credit, as well as the financing process and the many things that can ruin an approval.
By Sue D. | Oct. 10, 2024
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Home Shopping? Get Preapproved First
Getting pre-approved for a home loan is preferred over a pre-qualified. Why? Because pre-approval puts you one step closer to buying you...
By Lew S. | Oct. 18, 2024
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Obtaining a Mortgage: How to Plan and What to Expect
Homeownership is a real possibility if you do a little research and prepare your credit for the rigorous mortgage application process.
By Camilla M. | Aug. 22, 2024
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How to Make an Offer on a House
Ready to make an offer on the home of your dreams, but not sure how? Here’s a step by step guide on what you should include in your purc...
By Kian Z. | Sep. 23, 2024
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6 Things to Know About the Home Appraisal Process
Appraisals determine the value of your home after you accept an offer. Here are 6 things to know about this make-or-break step in the ho...
By Carmen C. | Oct. 30, 2024
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The House Closing Process in 9 Steps
NewHomeSource breaks down the nine steps that happen when you close on your new home.
By Christopher S. | Oct. 16, 2024

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