DIY Lovers: ‘Greenify’ Your Home with These Three Eco-friendly Home Improvement Projects

February 13, 2015

Are you a homeowner who is searching for ways to make your home a bit more eco-friendly? In today’s post we’ll explore a few projects that handy do-it-yourselfers can undertake in order to make a home a bit friendlier to the local environment.

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Mortgage Refinancing: How to Ensure a ‘Re-Fi’ Makes the Most Sense for Your Financial Situation

February 12, 2015

Refinancing your mortgage can make good financial sense, as long as you are doing it for the right reasons. Before considering a refinance, it’s worth spending some time to assess what your financial goals are.

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Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

February 11, 2015

Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. Let’s take a look at some big advantages to buying a house that will help you get out of your renting rut and focus more on your future.

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Freelancing in 2015? Three Tips for How to Secure a Mortgage if You’re a Self-Employed Entrepreneur

February 10, 2015

If you are self-employed, either as a freelancer or as the owner of your own business, your income can fluctuate greatly from year to year. That can make it difficult to get approved for a mortgage, although there are some things you can do to improve your chances. Here are three tips for securing a mortgage if you are self-employed.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Feburary 9, 2015

February 9, 2015

Last week’s economic news included construction spending, which fell shy of expectations but exceeded the prior month’s spending, and several consumer and labor-related reports.

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Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

February 6, 2015

Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.

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Buying a New Home? Follow These Three Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Transaction

February 5, 2015

Buying real estate and or taking out a home loan is a significant milestone in life. Frequently, it means that a new phase is starting, whether it’s a new job, a new relationship, or moving to a new area. However, when the most basic steps are missed, this transition can be fraught with stress and disaster. To ensure a smooth transaction, home buyers should be sure to mind the following tips.

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Tax Time is Upon Us: Learn About Tax Deductions and How to Write off Your Home Mortgage Interest

February 4, 2015

Much to the chagrin of taxpayers all over the country, the tax-filing season begins in January and runs through April 15 of each year. As the current tax season approaches, it presents an opportunity to help tax-payers clarify their responsibilities and remind them of certain important tax deductions that may be available.

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How to Get a Home Loan With Less-Than-Stellar Credit

February 3, 2015

A lousy credit score makes for a poor roommate, but you can learn to live with it. A man hands over the keys to a new home. You can still become a homeowner, but you may have to go through the back door to do so. By Geoff Williams Jan. 30, 2015 | 11:58 a.m. […]

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Do You Need Mortgage Insurance Even if It’s Not Required by Your Lender? Let’s Take a Look

February 3, 2015

Most loan applications with less than 20% down payment are required to include mortgage insurance with the loan. However, mortgage insurance may still be needed, even if it’s not typically required by your lender.

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