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By Craig Johnson

Don't Make These 4 Common Mistakes of First-Time Homebuyers

As record-low interest rates battle with record-low inventory, you can benefit by learning what first-time buyers wish they'd done differently.

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Buying a home right now is unique in two big ways. Mortgage interest rates started sinking with the rise of coronavirus cases and have been on a downward trend ever since. Borrowers keen to strike while the iron is hot are enjoying an unprecedented period of low interest rates. No wonder refinancing is up 192% according to the Mortgage Bankers Asso...
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