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Getting a home loan shouldn’t be a complex maneuver with an unending line of hoops to jump through. In an ideal world, it would be as simple as handing over a payment and receiving the keys. Sounds great, right? At the same time, however, you’re making an important long-term investment, so there will need to…
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What makes your house feel like home? Maybe it’s all the photos adorning the walls, or maybe it’s the growth chart marked along one door jamb. Whatever the case, if you’ve lived in your home for years, it undoubtedly holds countless irreplaceable memories as well as markers of a life well-lived. Your home has seen…
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When you bought your home, the idea of renting just one more year probably made you want to tear your hair out. After all, when you’re renting, you’re subject to the rules and whims of the owner (according to the rental contract, of course). Want to get rid of that awful orange paint in the…
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When you decide to buy a new TV, there are probably a couple of questions you ask yourself before diving into the purchase. Those questions probably include things like: Can I afford it and still be able to pay the bills? Which model will provide all the qualities I’m looking for? Is it a good…
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Buying a house is, arguably, the biggest purchase you will make in your life. Not only will you hunt high and low for just the right home, you’ll also need to get your finances in order before you dive in. But, when it comes to purchasing a home, the financial side of things isn’t a…
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How many times have you watched those home renovation shows and seen an absolute dump get transformed into a chic, palatial residence? The idea of the fixer-upper home is one that has grown massively in popularity during the last decade. The reason behind this surge is a combination of those renovation shows on TV in…
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Buying a home, especially for the first time, is a process that comes with a lot of questions. You have to figure out where you want to live, how much house you need, what you can afford, which home features are deal-breakers and which aren’t, and who you’ll go to for mortgage financing. You’ll even…
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When servicemen and women returned home following World War II, there was a rash of marriages, children born, and other major life changes that flooded the housing market and caused major ripples through the nation’s economy. The Department of Veterans Affairs pushed legislation that came to be known as the G.I. Bill as a way…
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Buying a new home can be — and should be — an exciting time in your life, whether this is your first home or your fifth or even your fifteenth. Of course, if you don’t have an idea of how you’ll finance a new home before you start looking, the home buying process will be…
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