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Work For Yourself? Make Sure To Avoid These Mortgage Mistakes

Work For Yourself? Make Sure To Avoid These Mortgage Mistakes

April 29, 2019

There are currently over 16 million self-employed workers in the United States—and as the gig economy continues to grow, the number of self-employed individuals only stands to increase. But even though working for yourself is becoming more common, it still presents certain challenges when obtaining a mortgage—and if you want to...

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These Are The Most Likely (And Unlikely) New Home Features For 2020

These Are The Most Likely (And Unlikely) New Home Features For 2020

April 13, 2019

If you’re planning to buy a new home, you probably have a wish list of features. But how likely is it that you’ll find those features in a new build? According to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders, some of the features you’re most likely to...

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Why "Right Now” Is The Best Time To Buy Your First Home

April 06, 2019

If you ask any real estate agent if now is a good time to buy a home. Chances are good you’ll probably get the impression that it’s the perfect time to buy a house.Makes sense, right? Almost all agents wouldn’t want to discourage anyone from buying a house.However, it’s nearly...

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Tips For Making The Most Of Your Virtual House Hunt

Tips For Making The Most Of Your Virtual House Hunt

March 15, 2019

Social distancing is one of the most responsible things you can do right now—both toprotect your health and the health of the people in your community. And with socialdistancing in full swing, searching for a home in the traditional sense—including going totour homes in person—is getting put on the back...

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Renovating Your Home? These Projects Will Deliver The Most Happiness Bang For Your Buck

Renovating Your Home? These Projects Will Deliver The Most Happiness Bang For Your Buck

March 12, 2019

When you invest in a home renovation project, you want to make sure it adds value to your property. But if you’re planning on staying in your home for awhile, you also want to make sure it adds value to your life.The 2019 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of...

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Keep Your Belongings Safe During An Open House

Keep Your Belongings Safe During An Open House

February 10, 2019

Open houses are a great way to introduce your home to buyers. But unfortunately, your open house might attract people who have no interest in buying your property (or anything, for that matter), and instead are looking for a quick and easy way to burglarize your home.Luckily, there are steps...

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Remodeling An Older Home? Leave These Elements Alone

Remodeling An Older Home? Leave These Elements Alone

February 02, 2019

If you own an older home, at some point, you might want to remodel or update yourproperty. But if you’re thinking about putting your home on the market—and want tomake sure your remodel adds value and makes your property more appealing tobuyers—there are certain elements that are best left alone....

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Make The Most of Your Virtual House Hunt With These Tips

Make The Most of Your Virtual House Hunt With These Tips

November 25, 2018

Social distancing is one of the most responsible things you can do right now—both to protect your own health and the health of the people in your community. And with social distancing in full swing, looking for a home in the traditional sense—which includes going to tour homes in person—is getting...

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27% Of Homeowners Unaware Of Their Potential Mortgage Savings

27% Of Homeowners Unaware Of Their Potential Mortgage Savings

October 16, 2018

According to a new study, more than one in four homeowners are in the dark about theirmortgage interest rate—and it could be costing them.A recent study from Bankrate (explored in an article on Fox Business) found that 27percent of homeowners in the US don’t know the interest rate on their...

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7 Things That Can Go Wrong If You Hire The Wrong Real Estate Agent

7 Things That Can Go Wrong If You Hire The Wrong Real Estate Agent

October 07, 2018

Buying a home is the biggest investment you’ll likely ever make, and it has all sorts of implications for your personal and financial future. This is why it’s so important to work with the right agent.Too many people don’t realize just how much can go wrong if they make the...

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Living Room A Mess? These Organization Tips Can Help You Clear The Clutter

Living Room A Mess? These Organization Tips Can Help You Clear The Clutter

September 19, 2018

Your living room is probably one of the most high-traffic rooms in your home—and, as such, it’s also one of the rooms most prone to accumulating mess and clutter.A recent article from Realtor.com outlined key tips you can use to clear the clutter and get your living room organized in 2020. While...

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Applying For A Mortgage? Be Prepared For These Questions

Applying For A Mortgage? Be Prepared For These Questions

September 10, 2018

When you apply for a mortgage, you expect your lender to have some questions. But the truth is, your lender is going to have a lot of questions—and if you know what to expect before you start the application process, all of those questions can feel a lot less jarring...

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