If you watch any HGTV, you might think that buying a house doesn’t take all that long. You go see three houses over the course of a few days, then head off to a local restaurant for some apps and a cocktail to mull over your choices. By the time the real estate agent walks in to join you, you’ve come to a decision on which one to buy. Then, presto, you’re in the house of your dreams right after a short commercial break.

While nobody truly thinks it only takes a half hour to buy a house, most buyers probably couldn’t guess at how long the entire process actually takes when it isn’t being edited for TV. So, if you aren’t sure how long the process takes, don’t feel bad — it’s like trying to answer the age-old question of how long it takes to get to the…

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Getting a mortgage is a process. And throughout that process, there are a number of mistakes you can make that can be extremely expensive.

So what are those mistakes, and how can you avoid them?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined some of the most costly mortgage mistakes people make when buying their home, including:

  • Not shopping around. Many buyers go with the first mortgage they find. But failing to shop around is a mistake that can cost you tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your loan. Why? Not all mortgages are created equal; if you want to get the best deal and terms, you need to do your research, shop around, and compare your options before moving forward with a loan.
  • Lying on the mortgage application. Some people…

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