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Buying your first home

Pre-approval to closing. Escrow, PMI, inspections, and the warranties you didn't know transfer with the house.

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Your new house came with warranties — here's how to claim them

When you buy a home, the HVAC, water heater, and appliances usually come with warranties that transfer with the property. Most new owners never claim them. Here's how.

April 20, 2026 · 6 min read

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Before you sign a mortgage

The things to triple-check before you commit for thirty years. Read this the day before closing.

April 19, 2026

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Buying your first home

From 'we might be ready' to getting the keys — a start-to-finish guide to buying your first house in America, without the jargon.

April 18, 2026 · 18 min read