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Mary Beth Eastman

Mary Beth Eastman is a freelance writer and authority on mortgages, real estate, home buying and other personal finance topics. She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Bowling Green State University, and her work has appeared in major national brands including U.S. News and World Report, CNN, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal and Fox Money.

6 Articles

Selling

The Pros and Cons of a Cash Offer on Your House

As a seller, you may wonder if a cash offer is automatically a better deal. The most significant advantage of…

Buying

The Risks and Considerations of Writing a House Offer Letter

Writing a house offer letter, sometimes called a ‘love letter,’ can help differentiate you from other buyers in a bidding…

Closeup of a "Sale Pending" real estate sign outside a residential single-family house on the market. Pandemic housing market frenzy concept.

Buying

How to Win a Bidding War on a House

A bidding war can happen quickly and escalate rapidly. It’s a potentially frustrating situation for buyers, where increased competition and…

Businessman signs contract behind home architectural model

Buying

How to Find a Title Attorney for Your Real Estate Transaction

A title attorney helps to protect your rights as a homeowner by ensuring that your home has a title that’s…

Real estate broker residential house rent listing contract. Offer of purchase house, rental of Real Estate. Giving, offering, demonstration, handing house keys.

Finance

How to Get a Mortgage: A Step-by-Step Guide

The best time to get a mortgage is before you’ve begun shopping for a home. But if you’ve never done…

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Finance

FHA Loans Explained: A Guide for Homebuyers

With lower credit score and down payment requirements, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan makes a mortgage more accessible for…