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Mortgage 101

Pros and Cons of a Conventional Loan

Conventional loans can be a great option for homebuyers, but before settling on this particular form of financing, do yourself a favor and...

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Lifestyle

Games to Play Online with Friends

Longing for the good old days when we could gather in stuffy living rooms playing board games against friends and loose acquaintances? Who...

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Mortgage 101

How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work?

If you are coming up on retirement, you’ve probably been digging in to your finances to determine how smoothly you can cruise off into...

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Mortgage 101

What Qualifies You for A Jumbo Loan?

Awesome news! You are ready to buy a turn-key, jaw-dropping, absolutely gorgeous new home. Unfortunately, it seems all that beauty comes...

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Mortgage 101

Why Do Sellers Prefer Conventional Loans?

Homebuyers and sellers often view things differently when it comes to closing a deal on a property. Whether you are in the process of...

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Mortgage 101

USDA Loans: Basics and Benefits

If the roar of the city has become too much and you are hoping to stretch your wings somewhere a bit more remote, a USDA loan could be the...

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Lifestyle

Family Game Night

The sky looms gray while snow falls in large wet clusters. The air is frigid with the chill of January, and despite your very best...

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Finances

How Can I Fix My Credit Quickly to Buy a House?

If you are on the hunt for a house but your credit could use some work, that typical homebuyer excitement might be overshadowed by credit...

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Lifestyle

Best Paint Colors for Your Living Room

Who doesn’t have a house project in the works this year? With the increased hours indoors and buckets of pent-up energy, most home owners...

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Homebuying

Buying a Foreclosure

tumbling upon a foreclosure may feel like a lucky break when looking for a home, but it’s important to make sure your lucky break doesn’t...

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