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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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Mortgage 101

Should I Get a Preapproval Before Getting a Real Estate Agent?

If you haven’t done so yet, start looking for a real estate agent. Find an agent you trust, talk with them about whether you’re ready to...

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Lifestyle

What to Grow Indoors Now

It may be cold and gray, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring some good energy inside. (Goodbye, winter blues.) If you have a green thumb...

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Lifestyle

Assessing the Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or you’re moving into a different house after living in the same place for years, there are certain...

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Home Selling

Should I Purchase a House Before the Sale Of My Old One?

First things first: start by getting prequalified. This way you’ll know if it is an option to purchase a home before selling your existing...

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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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Lifestyle

Winter-Proof Your Patio

Winter is here, and that means snow, ice, and freezing cold temperatures. It also means taking a little extra care of your deck or patio....

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Lifestyle

Cozy Craft Projects for Winter

Ah….Old Man Winter. You either love it or hate it. Whatever camp you fall into, you might as well lean into the season. Craft projects are...

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Finances

Budgeting For 2021

If 2020 had one lesson, it was to expect the unexpected. As 2021 progresses, many are likely to feel the ongoing, costly effects of the...

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Finances

How to Keep Motivated Paying Back Student Loan Debt

In fact, debt is a very tricky thing. It is very easy to borrow money, but very difficult to give it back. However, a student loan is...

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