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Josephine Nesbit

Josephine Nesbit is a freelance writer covering real estate and personal finance topics, including home loans, homeownership, real estate investing, building credit, and paying down debt. She attended The Ohio State University and has been published in Fox Business, GOBankingRates, U.S. News & World Report, and Bankrate.

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What Is A First-Lien HELOC And Is It Right For You?

Intro to Homebuying - 5-Minute Read

Josephine Nesbit - March 24, 2023

A first-lien HELOC is a home equity line of credit that sits in the first-lien or first-mortgage position. Learn more about first-lien HELOCs here.

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Millennial Homeownership: Tips For A Changing Market

Intro to Homebuying - 5-Minute Read

Josephine Nesbit - March 22, 2023

Millennial home ownership is on the rise, but the housing market hasn’t gotten much easier to navigate. Read how real estate is affecting millennials today.

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What Is Real Estate Wire Fraud And How Can Home Buyers Protect Themselves?

Intro to Homebuying - 5-Minute Read

Josephine Nesbit - January 18, 2023

Cybercriminals commit real estate wire fraud by persuading home buyers to wire cash to accounts they control. Learn how to protect yourself from wire fraud.

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