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Five Ways to Build Home Equity

Five Ways to Build Home Equity

Five Ways to Build Home Equity Whether you currently own a home or are thinking of purchasing one, you may be looking for ways to build equity. Home equity is the overall difference between the amount you owe on your mortgage loan and your home's market value. Home equity can be used to take out a
4 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don’t

4 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don’t

4 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don’t Thinking about buying? Be sure to include these four items in your calculations. Homeownership may be the ultimate goal, but it’s not always the right fit at all times. Renters account for 37 percent of all households in America - or just over 43.7 mill
How To Handle Downsizing

How To Handle Downsizing

How To Handle Downsizing Moving has the tendency to sound stressful, but adding downsizing to the mix can seem daunting. There are certain challenges that come with downsizing, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more stressful. By changing the way you approach downsizing and moving, the experience

The True Value of Homeownership,Carrie Licon

The True Value of Homeownership Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of humble accomplishment. And with National Homeownership Month just passed us, it’s the perfect time to think about many of the benefits homeownership provides. Of co

Falling Out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time to Move

Falling Out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time to Move Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your family needs. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move. According

Mortgage Myths You've Probably Heard

Mortgage Myths You've Probably Heard Think you're not ready to unlock home ownership yet? That the hurdles are too high? You may be short changing yourself. Many of the things renters believe about home buying are myths. Here's the real deal. Myth: I Have to Put Down 20% Saving 20% of the price

6 Smart Home Devices for Less Than $100

6 Smart Home Devices for Less Than $100 It’s starting to feel like every day the world is presenting us with new technology - there isn’t much left that technology can’t do. Thankfully, with every advancement, many items have become more affordable. While a high-tech home may not be the choice f