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Jun 12, 2018 / Homes

How Much Should I Put Down on a New Home?

The sticker shock of buying a new home can be extreme. On top of the actual purchase price—which likely includes several more digits than just about anything you’ve ever purchased—you’ll have to pay insurance expenses, closing costs, property taxes, utility and repair expenses, and the list goes on. Luckily, many of these costs can be…
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May 29, 2018 / Homes

5 Common Questions of First-Time Homebuyers

Buying a home is a big decision. From researching the market to applying for a loan and actually making an offer, a lot goes into buying a home. And, the process can be especially complicated for first-time homebuyers. If you’re gearing up to buy your…
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May 15, 2018 / Homes

How to Determine What Type of Home You Can Afford

Long before most people cross the threshold of their new home, they have picked paint colors, carpets, and cabinets. But, most people have a harder time thinking ahead when it comes to deciding how much home they can afford. In part, that’s because “How much…
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Sep 27, 2017 / Homes

Should I Refinance My Home?

If you own a home, you almost certainly have a monthly mortgage payment. And, if you have a monthly mortgage payment, you’ve likely asked yourself that nagging, ever-present property-ownership question, “Should I refinance my home?” It’s a simple question with a complex answer that’s different…
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