Chaunie Brusie, contributor

Chaunie Brusie is a widely published writer. Her work has appeared everywhere from The New York Times and The Washington Post to SELF, Real Simple, and more.

Articles by Chaunie Brusie

Buying a homeJuly 16, 2021

Expert tips for buying a house with bad credit (Podcast)

Buying a house with bad credit can be challenging — but it's not impossible. Here are a few expert tips to successfully get a mortgage with lower credit.

First-Time Home BuyersJune 18, 2021

First-time home buyer loans: Low or no money down (Podcast)

This podcast covers low- and zero-down first-time home buyer loans. Get advice for home buying and paying closing costs with very little out of pocket.

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