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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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First Home Loan

How to Make an Offer on a House: Step-by-Step Guide

Clear, step-by-step guide to make a competitive offer, navigate counteroffers, and use contingencies to protect your home purchase.

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Complete Home Inspection Checklist for Buyers

Room-by-room home inspection checklist to spot costly issues, ask the right questions, and protect your offer with steps to save money and avoid surprises.

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How and When to Back Out of an Executed Real Estate Contract

Understand when you can legally walk away from an executed home contract, the risks and steps to limit costs, and practical alternatives to canceling.

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