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House Hunting Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Our favorite house hunting tips will have you home in no time. Spring has sprung, the flowers are in bloom, and the curbs are becoming more and more

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Unique Homes Call For Unconventional Mortgages

When people think about buying a home, they usually think about buying a house. Who can blame them? That’s what’s often portrayed in popular

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7 Home Security Tips for Your Holiday Vacation

Use these home security tips to keep your home safe and sound while you’re away this holiday season. December’s here and so is the holiday

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The Waiting Game: When’s the Best Time to Buy a House?

According to recent data studies by Redfin, the median home price in the United States through September 2022 was $403,556. The amount you pay for a

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3 Tips to Help You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

When most people think of mortgage terms, they think of the very common 30-year commitment, which can feel like a lifetime. With a term like that, a

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How Many FHA Loans Can You Have?

Government-backed mortgages help make homeownership possible for millions of Americans. Federal Housing Administration loans, or FHA loans as

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What to Look For in an HOA and Why They Matter to Homeowners

Before you say “No way” to HOAs… HOAs, otherwise known as homeowners associations, often get a bad rap. You’ve likely heard stories of strict

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School District Impact on Property Values and Home Prices

Did you know? School district impact on property values can influence home prices and home buying trends. It’s back-to-school season and we can’t

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The “Welcome Home” Checklist: 6 Homeowner Tips to Help You Get Settled

Buying your first home is an exciting, life-changing experience. But it’s no secret that it comes with a lot more responsibility than, say,

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The Cost of Home Ownership

For many, the dream of home ownership seems out of reach. Between the high cost of homes, a competitive market, and the relative ease of renting in

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Tax Proration: How to Pay Property Taxes Like a Pro

Barring very special circumstances, taxes are a fact of life for the vast majority of people. Sales tax, income tax, and for home buyers and owners

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Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: Which Is Better?

You know those eye-catching envelopes you find stuffed in your mailbox? The ones that claim you’ve been “pre-qualified” or “pre-approved”

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