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Finances

Best Times of Year for the Best Deals

Everyone knows that Black Friday is America’s time to shop, but with a persistent global pandemic and the resulting social distancing...

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Lifestyle

DIY Upcycled and Recycled Items to Make your House a Home

As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression and your home decor is no exception. Whether your style is...

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Homebuying

What is a Multiple Offer? Mortgage Terms Explained

Have you ever heard a Realtor talk about being in a “multiple offer situation?” This means that two or more active offers exist on the same...

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Lifestyle

Pinterest-Worthy Holiday Dessert Recipes

Holidays call for celebration. And even if this year’s festivities look different than in year’s past, you can still pull in some of the...

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Mortgage 101

Does a Preapproval Guarantee a Mortgage?

When you’re looking to buy a home, you’ll find yourself in a flurry of documents to locate, places to go, and tasks to do. One of these...

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Lifestyle

Unconventional Cleaning Supplies

Try doing things a little different at home this season. Purchase, make, or repurpose household staples into cleaning supplies. Why change...

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Finances

Investment Risk Levels

Not all investments are created equally. Each opportunity to invest your money comes with a varying mix of risk and potential reward. The...

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Finances

Credit: Length of Credit History

You’re probably familiar with the C-word: Credit. Your credit score affects your quality of life in ways you might not even realize. For...

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Homebuying

How Electric Vehicles are Impacting the Real Estate Industry

Whenever there is an advance in technology that changes the way we live and work, the real estate industry is always affected. It's...

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Mortgage 101

Mortgage Terms Explained: What is VOE?

If you’re in the market for a home loan, you might be wondering how your employment situation might affect your eligibility. Like a lot of...

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