Deborah Kearns
Bankrate.com
Denver, CO, United States
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Past articles by Deborah:
What Is An FHA Loan?
FHA loans can help borrowers with less-than-ideal credit and little savings. → Read More
Survey: Nearly half of millennials cite living costs as a key barrier to homeownership
Millennials are exploring multiple avenues to fund their down payment and closing costs. → Read More
Survey: Nearly half of millennials cite living costs as a key barrier to homeownership
Millennials are exploring multiple avenues to fund their down payment and closing costs. → Read More
Deborah Kearns: Here’s why homeowners are pumping the brakes on home remodeling spending
With homeowners staying in their homes longer these days, it's no surprise that they've dropped a lot of cash on big-ticket home improvements in recent years. But new research suggests homeowners are pumping the brakes on how much they'll shell out for remodeling projects this year. → Read More
Here's Why Homeowners Are Pumping The Brakes On Remodeling Spending
Find out why homeowners might pull back on home renovation spending this year. → Read More
Homeowners Insurance: 7 Things To Know About What Hurricane Damage Is
Check your homeowners insurance coverage before a hurricane hits. → Read More
Pending Home Sales Slide In April
Mortgage rates are low, but homebuying remains sluggish. → Read More
Home-Price Gains Are The Weakest Since 2012
Home-price growth has been slowing nationwide for the past year. → Read More
4 Common Real Estate Scams And How To Stop Them Cold
Read this to avoid sending your down payment or rent deposit to a scammer. → Read More
Slowing Home Price Growth Cuts Into Seller Profits, Report Finds
Sellers get a little less and buyers pay a little less. → Read More
Here's Why It Pays To Shop Multiple Mortgage Lenders
We can prove how important it is to obtain rate offers from multiple mortgage lenders. → Read More
Bank of America Offers Credits, Fee Waivers To Expand Mortgages To More Borrowers
Programs to help cash-short borrowers achieve homeownership. → Read More
Here Are Best And Worst Reasons To Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing your mortgage can be a sound financial move. Here’s how to tell. → Read More
Why VA Mortgage Volume Has Have Skyrocketed Since The Great Recession
The go-to loan for service members has become a crucial path to homeownership. → Read More
Deborah Kearns: 14 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
Buying your first home comes with many big decisions and can be as scary as it is exciting. It's easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of home shopping and make mistakes that could leave you with buyer's remorse later. → Read More
14 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid
Lack of knowledge can be costly in homebuying, so listen up. → Read More
Here's What Really Impacts Mortgage Rates
How understanding mortgage rate movements could save you money. → Read More
Home-Seller Tips And Secrets That Will Put Money In Your Pocket At Closing
Did you know that the timing of your home listing can make a big difference in the price you get? → Read More
FHA loans: Everything you need to know in 2019
These government-backed FHA mortgages have advantages for borrowers with tarnished credit. → Read More
Deborah Kearns: ‘The bottom is here’: Surprise drop in mortgage rates opens homebuying affordability window
Swings in mortgage rates can sometimes make or break your homebuying prospects. When rates rise, it can squeeze your house budget to its limit and force you to re-evaluate your plans. And when rates fall, you're in a better position to qualify for loan amount that gets you the dream house. → Read More