If you want to buy a home in this high-rate environment, careful strategizing could save you thousands of dollars.

If you decide to buy a new home before selling your old one, a great real estate agent can help manage the web of transactions.

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You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Mark didn't have a six-figure salary when he started investing in real estate. The Florida-based former police officer, ...