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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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Lifestyle

The Importance of Creating Family Traditions at Home

With another round of shut downs churning in the rumor mill, people around the country are wondering what the holidays will look like this...

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