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Linda Bell

Linda Bell is a former writer and spokesperson for NerdWallet. Her previous experience includes more than 20 years as a business news/personal finance reporter, writer and producer at organizations including Bloomberg News andFox Business. Her work has earned recognition from the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the New York Association of Black Journalists.She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and English literature at NewYork University.

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VA Loans: How They Work, Who Qualifies

Barbara Marquand & Linda Bell
Feb. 8, 2022

If you’ve served in the military and need a mortgage, then a VA loan might be right for you, whether you’re buying a home or refinancing. Here’s what to know.…

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How Construction Loans Help Finance Your Dream House

Linda Bell & Hal M. Bundrick, CFP®
March 29, 2021

Buying your dream house may require a mortgage. But building your dream house? Well, that can require a mortgage with a twist. Namely, a construction loan. What is a construction…

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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP® & Linda Bell
Jan. 15, 2021

If you’re thinking about paying off your mortgage, you’re in an enviable position. That’s assuming you are maxing out your retirement savings, have set aside an emergency fund and have…

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What to Know About Buying a Tiny House

Linda Bell
Oct. 15, 2020

Buying a tiny house comes with a lower price tag and less upkeep than a traditional home, but it also comes with certain barriers. From how to finance it to…

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What to Know About Buying a New Construction Home

Linda Bell
Jan. 27, 2021

Buying a home in a competitive market is like being in a gladiator ring. Multiple rounds of showings and bidding wars can leave you feeling defeated. If you’re growing weary…

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How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP® & Linda Bell
May 5, 2021

In the world of homebuying, think of a mortgage pre-qualification as a learner’s permit, while a mortgage preapproval is a license to drive. A pre-qualification letter can get you on…

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How to Find the Best Listing Agent

Linda Bell
May 3, 2022

Remember the jitters you felt when you bought your first house? Get ready to feel them again if you’re planning to sell your home. One of the best ways to…

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How to Price Your Home to Sell

Linda Bell
July 19, 2021

Pricing your house to sell requires a “Goldilocks” frame of mind. A price that’s “just right” is the one that attracts a buyer, is in line with the market, and…

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How to Win a Bidding War on a House

Linda Bell
May 17, 2021

If you’re shopping for a home when the supply of houses is low and demand is high, you may find yourself in a bidding war, with multiple offers pushing prices…

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ARM Refinance: Should You Move to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?

Linda Bell
Sept. 22, 2020

Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are attractive because they offer low, fixed introductory rates. But as the word “adjustable” implies, those rates don’t last forever. Should you refinance an ARM to…

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