5 Things to Know About Mortgage Buydowns
Americans are turning to mortgage buydowns to make buying a home more affordable, but paying for a lower interest rate isn’t always a great idea.
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Ben Mizes is the co-founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate, the free online service that connects you with top agents to save thousands on commission. He’s an active real estate investor with 22 units in St. Louis and a licensed agent in Missouri. Ben enjoys writing about real estate, investing, personal finance, and financial freedom.
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