Manufactured Housing

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Architect Sarah Susanka described manufactured or prefab housing. Manufactured housing is built in a controlled environment by craftspeople. A manufactured home may be of higher quality than a home built on site.




Is a Bigger House a Better House?

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Architect Sarah Susanka talks about whether a bigger house is a better house. Susanka says bigger is not always better - that size does not necessarily lead to more satisfaction when it comes to a home. Find out if a bigger house is a better house for you.




Understanding Credit

Posted in: Financing, All Videos, First-time Buyers
If you're thinking about buying a home, you should spend some time thinking about your credit history and credit score. The first step in making sure you have good credit is to understand how credit works, and how your credit history is viewed by creditors.




What's My Credit Score and How Do I Raise It?

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Before you even think about buying a home, you should ask yourself two questions: "What's my credit score?" and "How do I raise it?" Knowing your credit score will help you negotiate a good interest rate on your mortgage, and if you can raise your score, you'll get a loan with a lower interest rate.




What's a Town House?

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Town houses are another option when you want to buy a home. They tend to be larger than a condo or co-op but likely still have a homeowners association. Make sure you understand the terms of the sale as a home buyer.