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Writing a Resumé

Whether you’re drafting a resumé for the very first time or revising one 20 years into your career, writing a resumé is rarely at the top...

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Lifestyle

Examining Your House for Flood Dangers

All homes have some amount of flood risk. Depending on the level of risk, your lender and/or municipality may require flood insurance. Some...

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Finances

Best Budgets for Paying Off Debt

According to Experian, in 2020 the average American carried over $92,000 in debt including debt ranging from credit card balances to...

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Home Selling

For Sale By Owner or Through a Realtor?

To FSBO or not to FSBO? In a market where listings are scarce and buyers are plenty, selling a home by owner may look like an easy option....

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Lifestyle

Pack Your Lunch Like a Pro

As states start to open up, more people in the workforce are returning on site. This means that after months of working from home (and...

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Lifestyle

How to Give And Accept Constructive Criticism

Constructive criticism is valuable. When given correctly, it can bestow great benefit upon the receiver. Criticism is essential to academic...

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Home Selling

5 Steps On Writing A Great Ad When Home-Selling

Want to sell your home right away? Whether you’re an established real estate agent looking to up your game, or a homeowner selling a home...

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Homebuying

The Best Way to Search for Homes

With property inventory at a steady low, it is important that prospective home buyers know the very best ways to search for real estate.

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Mortgage 101

What Credit Score Do You Need for a VA Loan?

The United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) is known for the health care it provides to veterans. The VA is a cabinet-level...

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Finances

How the Pandemic Will Affect Your 2020 Taxes

With the new tax day extended to May 17th, you may be wondering what else has changed about your taxes this year due to the pandemic. We...

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