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06.05.24

Is it time to sell your home?

Knowing when it’s time to sell your home is a significant decision that involves factors both personal and financial. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, several signs might indicate that it’s the right time to put your house on the market
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05.09.24

Budgeting for home improvements

Spring and summer are prime times for home improvement projects. And whether you are planning a minor renovation or a major overhaul, budgeting is crucial for ensuring that your projects are completed smoothly and within your financial means
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12.12.23

Is a bridge loan right for me?

Bridge loans are a popular solution for homeowners who want to buy a new house before selling their current property. A borrower can use a portion of their bridge loan to pay off their current mortgage while using the rest as a down payment on a new home
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09.18.23

Pay off debt by utilizing your home’s equity

Chances are that you have never looked at home equity as an asset. But it is, and you can put it to work for you paying off high-interest debt
young homeowners renovating their home

12.20.19

The Ins and Outs of a Cash-out Refinance

Maybe you want to renovate your bathroom or pay down some high-interest debt but you’re having trouble building up the amount of money you need to make it happen.
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11.19.19

In the market for a mortgage? Your time may be now

Amid ongoing international trade disputes and a weakening global economy, mortgage affordability in the U.S. is improving. In fact, mortgage rates have hit a three-year low since the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate this summer — the first cut since the Great Recession.
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07.12.19

Six things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage

You found it: the perfect ranch-style home with an open floor plan, a finished basement, an attached garage and French doors leading to ...
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