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By Craig Johnson

How Much Should You Save for a Down Payment?

We all know money talks. Here's what your down payment says to lenders.

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When our minds wander through the journey of home buying we ponder a lot of questions, like "How many bedrooms?" "Which neighborhood?" and "Will we paint the front door black or red?" One day we expect to be looking at properties and wrestling with those choices for real. But first, we know we need to save for a down payment. Get a Home Loan Quot...
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