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Homebuying

Should You Buy a Home Before Or After Marriage?

You have two big contracts to sign. One says you’ll stay with the same person and the other one says you’ll stay in the same place. So...

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Lifestyle

Quick Guide to Memorial Day Weekend Projects

What are your Memorial Day weekend plans? In addition to fun at the lake, camping or whatever outside activity you may enjoy, the holiday...

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Home Selling

DIY Kitchen Projects That Will Up Your Home's Value

Increasing the value of a home is the goal of many homeowners. Whether you’re trying to sell, looking to refinance, or polishing up a...

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Lifestyle

Get In On These Memorial Day Sales

Who doesn’t love a deal? Retailers are starting to promote their Memorial Day sales and that means consumers can save big if they’re...

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Lifestyle

9 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Mother's Day is all about celebrating Mom and everything she does. So, let her sleep in, grab some little helpers, and make her a brunch...

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Mortgage 101

Choosing a Mortgage Lender is More Than Just A Good Rate

For most borrowers, your home is your biggest investment. According to the Federal Reserve’s statistical accounting release, the amount of...

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Lifestyle

Spring Home Maintenance

The weather is getting warmer, and everything outside is coming alive again. That means it's time to clean, repair, and refresh your home....

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Home Selling

Marketing for Home Sellers

The term “seller’s market” is all over social media these days. Favorable interest rates and an influx of millennial buyers have created...

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Lifestyle

4 Things You Should Know About Life After College

Remember how we all just couldn’t wait to grow up? We dreamt about where we would live, the jobs we would have, the oh-so-perfect people we...

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Mortgage 101

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

Mortgage industry terms—there are many and it can be hard to make sense of them, especially when they seem so similar. Pre-qualification...

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