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5 Ways To Renovate Your Home For Less
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Stuck in a home décor and renovation rut? Use these simple ideas to update your home and stay on budget while also saving time.
House Hunting 101: How To Find The Perfect Neighborhood
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When shopping for the right home, you’re also shopping for the right neighborhood. Keep these considerations in mind while house hunting.
What To Avoid When Going Through The Mortgage Process
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Learn what not to do during the mortgage process to limit complications.
Additional Costs Of Owning A Home
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When buying a home, it’s important to budget for more than just the down payment and closing costs.
Mortgage Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: What You Need To Know
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Thinking of purchasing a home? Understand the difference between pre-qualifications and pre-approvals.
How Do Fixed- & Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Compare?
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Mortgages come in all different shapes and sizes with different terms, conditions, benefits, and more. Here we compare fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages and the pros and cons for each.
How Much Home Can You Afford?
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Can you afford your dream home? Use these tips during your home search to help avoid overextending yourself after the purchase.
5 Tips For Finding The Perfect Home
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Ready to find your perfect home? Before shopping, get a head start by using these tips to complete some important legwork early on.
Top 3 Ways To Unlock Your Home’s Equity
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Learn how a Cash-Out Refinance, Home Equity Loan, and HELOC work to determine whether any of these options fit your needs.