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Steps for Preparing Your Home to Put on the Market
Preparing your home before putting it on the market is an important first step toward selling your house. It can help increase the chances of your home selling quickly and for a higher price. It can also give you a jump start to packing and getting ready for the big move to your new home.
How to Avoid Scams and Protect Your Finances, As You Prepare to Buy a Home
Buying a home is a significant financial investment. It can be one of the most layered and complex financial decisions you will ever make. The process involves sharing sensitive and private information including income, place of employment, debt, and creditors as well as often previous addresses, social security numbers, bank account numbers, and even familial relationships.
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How to Leverage Your Home Equity to Consolidate High-Interest Debt
High-interest debt can be one of the most challenging factors getting in the way of you achieving your financial goals. From high-interest credit card debt to high-balance loans like medical bill and student loans, these monthly payments can put a real pinch on your budget.
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Home Improvements That Can Help You Save Money
Maintaining your home can be a significant investment of time and money, but it can be worth it in the long run. It can help you save money on repairs and utilities, increase the value of your home, and provide a safe and comfortable living environment for you and your family.
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No Matter the Market, Buying a Home is Still a Sure Bet
It can be tough for new home buyers to know if the market conditions create the right climate for them to buy a home. The reality is that buying a new home is almost always a better investment than continuing to rent. Here are four reasons why buying a new home will always be a sure bet.
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How to Get Creative When Financing a New Home
There’s no question that the housing market can be a little tough to predict these days. With inventory still low, home prices still high and rates changing often, it can be hard to know when buying a home is the right time.
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Adapting to Today's Housing Market
Only time will tell if the housing market improves significantly in 2023. However, a recent study predicts how retirees and first-time homebuyers might adapt to the changes and challenges ahead.
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What is a 2-1 Buydown Loan and How Can it Help Homebuyers?
As inflation continues to cause challenges for would-be and current homebuyers, lenders are looking for new and inventive ways to help qualified borrowers get the keys to their dream home.
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How to Plan a Budget for the Holidays
With inflation still looming over the budgets of most American households, it’s not surprising that this holiday season might be coming with a little added stress over how much to spend.
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Make Buying a Home a Part of Your New Year's Resolution
There's no better time than the new year to set new goals and plan for the future. If buying a new home is on your New Year's resolution list, it's important to map out how you plan to make your resolution a reality.
