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How much house can I afford?

Our affordability tool will help you determine exactly how much house you can afford using real mortgages.

Rent vs Buy

Our rent vs buy calculator will help you determine whether it makes more sense for you to buy or rent a home using real time data.

Should you rent or buy?

Mortgage Calculator

Our mortgage calculator will help you determine your monthly payments using real mortgages, with local data on insurance and real estate taxes.

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Closing Costs Calculator

Our calculator will help you determine your closing costs when buying a home. We use local data on taxes and other fees to provide information on what your total closing costs will be.

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Down Payment Calculator

Our down payment calculator can help you determine the right down payment for you.

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Cost of Living Calculator

Our cost of living calculator allows you to compare living costs based on location, income and household size.

See how the cost of living in your area compares

Budget Calculator

Our budget calculator will help you see how your budget compares to other people in your area.

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Compare Mortgage Rates

Compare current mortgage interest rates from a comprehensive list of home loan lenders.

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