Aly J. Yale

Contributing Writer

Joined June 2020

Aly J. Yale is a freelance writer focusing on real estate, mortgage and the housing market. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Bankrate, The Motley Fool, Fox Business, The Balance and more. Prior to freelancing, she served as an editor and reporter for The Dallas Morning News. She graduated from TCU’s Bob Schieffer School of Communication with a major in radio-TV-film and news-editorial journalism.

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More Buyers Are Skipping Home Inspections. Tales of Bats, Termites and Asbestos Should Make You Think Twice

More Buyers Are Skipping Home Inspections. Tales of Bats, Termites and Asbestos Should Make You Think Twice

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The Homebuyer's Dilemma: As Mortgage Rates Fall, House Prices Soar out of Reach

The Homebuyer's Dilemma: As Mortgage Rates Fall, House Prices Soar out of Reach

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Home Equity Is Soaring — if You're Tempted to Borrow Against Your Home, Read This First

Home Equity Is Soaring — if You're Tempted to Borrow Against Your Home, Read This First

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Published: Jan 10, 202410 min read

Mortgage Rates Vary From State to State. Here's How to Get the Best Deal if You're Moving

Mortgage Rates Vary From State to State. Here's How to Get the Best Deal if You're Moving

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Published: May 8, 202411 min read

The Overlooked Reason It's so Hard to Buy a Home Right Now

The Overlooked Reason It's so Hard to Buy a Home Right Now

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5 Ways Your Finances Instantly Change When You Buy a House

5 Ways Your Finances Instantly Change When You Buy a House

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How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rate: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rate: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Published: Apr 17, 202411 min read

Don't Have 20% for a Down Payment? Here's How to Buy a Home With Less

Don't Have 20% for a Down Payment? Here's How to Buy a Home With Less

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Published: Apr 17, 202410 min read

Mortgage Rates Are at Record Lows. But What Does It Take to Actually Qualify for a 3% Loan?

Mortgage Rates Are at Record Lows. But What Does It Take to Actually Qualify for a 3% Loan?

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Published: Apr 17, 20249 min read

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