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Ted Voelkel , Personal Finance Writer

Ted Voelkel is a copywriter, digital marketer, and SEO expert who spent 13 years living and working in South Korea. Since completing two master's degrees in sociology and the social sciences, he's worked in digital marketing across a variety of business verticals: staffing, product information management for ecommerce, education, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and in the mortgage industry.

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How To Make An Offer On A House

Deciding how to come up with the right first offer on a house can be challenging. Here's everything you need to know to come up with your first offer.

House Inspection Checklist

A good house inspection checklist can save you money when buying a house. Check out this complete guide.

Executed Contract: When and How to Walk Away

You're under contract on a house, but you've run into some snags along the way. Can you walk away from the deal?

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