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Your home is at the heart of your finances. Whether you choose to buy, build, renovate, or restore, BobVila.com's Finance Guide will help you develop a sound approach to home financing. Learn all about mortgages, rates, payment options, and loan programs. Decide whether it is best to store equity in your home or build equity through home improvements. Learn to gauge the investment value of your property and how to manage it wisely.

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This guide, created by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, explains mortgage options, fees, payments, insurance programs, and other helpful information on government-sponsored home ownership programs.

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