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Negotiate A Buydown To Get Into A Home Now
The slowing of housing sales, down 34% from December 2021, have changed the environment buyers were experiencing in 2020 and 2021. Instead of having to pay a premium over the list price, many sellers are willing to negotiate o...Home Safety
Whether you have just moved into your home, or you've lived there for years, consider some home safety and security upgrades.Possibly, Reconsider A Common Financial Goal
You may want to re-think a goal to pay off your mortgage if you have a low interest rate; there may be better investments with a higher return available. FIND MYDREAM HOME WHAT'S MYHOME WORTH? HELP MERELOC...Gated Communities
Gated communities can offer desirable benefits to homeowners like increased security, additional privacy, possible access to shared amenities, and increased appreciation.Home Prices Won’t Easily Move Down
While the number of home sales are down, the high demand and low inventory is keeping prices stable.If You’re On The Sidelines, At Least Get Ready…
If you're on the sidelines to buy a home, there are things you can do to be ready when you do get back in the game.Mortgage Rates For The Last 50 Years
Overall average rates for the past 50 years is 7.75% which is still higher than current rates.Previous Insurance Claims Could Effect The Premiums On Your New Home
A CLUE report can identify insurance claims on a home to discover whether repairs were done properly.Blow-up Your Open House
It takes planning and execution to make an open house a success and this list will help.RSS FEED
5 Peaceful Paint Colors
If you plan to repaint your interiors this year, don’t forget to pick a hue that will positively impact your mood. While bright red or neon green may be fun, they ca...
Books to Teach Young Readers About Money
Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves.
Lessons about personal finance and h...
The Good and Bad of Zero-Interest Credit Cards
The offer of a zero-interest credit card can look enticing when it arrives in the mail. Who doesnt want to avoid paying interest on credit card charges?
As with ...
4 Stunning Flowering Houseplants
Are you the type of person who likes to take their flower garden indoors? Indoor plants do more than simply add color to your space; they can also improve the mood of ...
5 Bank Accounts Every Family Should Have
Having all of your familys money in one bank account can make keeping track of your money easier, but it might not help your family meet its financial goals.
Ins...
Steps to Take After Identity Theft
Reacting quickly is essential after youve been the victim of identity theft. It can lessen the damage by thieves and lower the stress of having your credit card lost o...
5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray
When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic eggshell white, a soothing blue or a fresh green. But one color yo...
Money Matters for Millennial Parents
As a young parent, you may just be learning about all the responsibilities parenthood requires. When it comes to financial planning, setting your sight on the future c...
How FICO 9 May Increase Credit Scores
How medical debt and other collection items are tallied in a credit score is changing, potentially increasing the credit scores of millions of people.
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Building Credit Without Credit Cards
A credit card is one of the main ways to build credit. By using a credit card wisely and not running up huge bills and paying them off in full on time, consumers can i...