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New Fannie Mae Rule Makes It Easier to Turn Your Current Home Into a Rental
Fannie Mae’s new departing-residence rule may allow homebuyers to use supported market rent without first finding a tenant or signing a lease. Learn how the 75% calculation, full housing expense, and reserve requirements work.
Buying in Charlotte Before Selling Your Current Home in Another State
Buying in Charlotte before selling your current home may be possible—but you need a plan for both mortgage payments, the down payment and your existing equity. Compare the main financing and timing options.
Can I Buy a House Before Selling Mine?
You may be able to buy your next home before selling the current one. Learn how two housing payments, down payment funds, reserves, and sale timing affect the plan.
Can I Have Two VA Loans at the Same Time?
You may be able to keep one home with a VA mortgage and use remaining entitlement to buy another. Learn what to check before making an offer.