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Spring is Almost Here: Planning a Massive Spring Cleaning in Just 4 Easy Steps
It may seem like the holiday season has just passed, but it won’t be too long before the flowers begin to bloom and spring peeks out from around the corner. While the tradition of spring cleaning that comes with the season may not be as common as it once was, it can actually be a great way to revive and refresh and prepare for the summer ahead.
read more3 Reasons You Might Decide to Retire to a Tiny Home – and Why You'll Love It!
One of the worries associated with getting older is having the ability to maintain your lifestyle in old age, and a smaller home can actually alleviate many of the high costs that go along with having an oversized home.
read moreEverything You Need to Know About Fannie Mae's New Home Ready Mortgage
Traditionally, getting a mortgage requires you to have a level of income appropriate to the size of home that you’re buying. But for a lot of low-income and minority borrowers, a simple measure of one person’s income isn’t an accurate measure of whether or not that person can afford a home.
read moreUnderstanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment
Whether you’ve never heard the phrase ‘home equity’ before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.
read moreFeeling Squeezed by Higher Rents? It Might Be Time to Consider Buying Your First Home
With the cost of rent going up across the board and becoming even less affordable in metropolitan centers, it’s never been a better time to seriously consider home ownership.
read moreWhat's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Feburary 8, 2016
Last week’s scheduled economic news included reports on construction spending and several labor-related reports along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The details:
read more'Don't Sit Around Waiting for a Deal' and Other Great Advice from Successful Home Sellers
The real estate market and all the things involved in selling a home can seem complicated, and it can be very hard to know which tips to trust. While there’s plenty of great advice to go around from many knowledgeable sources, here are some of the best tips from home sellers who have made a successful sale.
read moreThinking About Selling in the Spring? You Should Be Renovating Now. Here's Why
The cooler months of winter might seem like the perfect time to hibernate into the house, but it’s actually a great time to consider ramping up your home for improvements. If you’re thinking of selling come the spring, here’s why winter is the perfect time to get started on home renovations.
read moreStruggling to Get Approved Because of Your Income? 5 Reasons to Consider a FHA Loan
Buying a home isn’t cheap. But if you’re determined to become a homeowner, the FHA home loan program can help. This loan program, ideal for first-time buyers with low incomes, can help you to build your credit and make home ownership a reality.
read moreUnderstanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment
Whether you’ve never heard the phrase ‘home equity’ before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.
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