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Your Guide to Home Insurance: Strategies for Budgeting and Coverage Planning

Your Guide to Home Insurance: Strategies for Budgeting and Coverage Planning

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The average annual cost of U.S. homeowners insurance is $2,511, or over $200 per month, according to Quadrant

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The Future of Real Estate Commissions: Strategies for Paying Buyer’s Side Realtor Compensation

The Future of Real Estate Commissions: Strategies for Paying Buyer’s Side Realtor Compensation

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Prior to the NAR policy changes that are taking place in August 2024, sellers have historically covered

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5 Important Steps to Take With Your College-Aged Children

5 Important Steps to Take With Your College-Aged Children

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Your child’s transition to adulthood is a special and exciting time for your family. This new stage of life, however, often comes with some additional responsibilities. Taking these simple, yet important, steps can help you and your family remain prepared and secure for the upcoming years.

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ITIN Loans: How to Own a Home Without a Social Security Number

ITIN Loans: How to Own a Home Without a Social Security Number

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For borrowers without a social security number, finding suitable loan options can be incredibly difficult.

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Yes, You Can Use Your 401k/IRA to Purchase a Property

Yes, You Can Use Your 401k/IRA to Purchase a Property

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Purchasing a home is a major milestone, and one of the greatest obstacles to achieving this financial goal is

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Vacation Safety Tips for Your Home

Vacation Safety Tips for Your Home

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A home is broken into every 15 seconds in the United States, with most burglaries occurring between June and

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Can You Cancel Your PMI Faster if Your Home Value Increases?

Can You Cancel Your PMI Faster if Your Home Value Increases?

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Home prices increased nationwide by 5.3% from Spring 2023 to Spring 2024, and a staggering 54% since 2019,

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Debt Detox: How Refinancing Can Rescue You From High-Interest Debt

Debt Detox: How Refinancing Can Rescue You From High-Interest Debt

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America’s total credit card balance reached a staggering $1.079 trillion in the third quarter of 2023,

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Important Steps to Take When Your Child Turns 18

Important Steps to Take When Your Child Turns 18

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Your child’s 18th birthday is an exciting milestone in their life. Not only is he or she a legal adult

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Why Sellers Should Continue Paying Buyers Agent’s Commission in 2024

Why Sellers Should Continue Paying Buyers Agent’s Commission in 2024

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It has long been customary for sellers to cover the commissions for both their own agents and the buyers'

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Why 90% of Homebuyers Have Historically Opted To Work With a Real Estate Agent or Broker

Why 90% of Homebuyers Have Historically Opted To Work With a Real Estate Agent or Broker

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According to NAR, 90% of homebuyers have historically opted to work with a real estate agent or

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79% of Current Sellers Wish They Had Listed Their Home Sooner

79% of Current Sellers Wish They Had Listed Their Home Sooner

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Despite the odds, the spring housing market is in full swing, and a new survey from Realtor.com reveals two

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Self-Employed Borrowers Who Filed for a Tax Extension: Make Sure You Still Qualify!

Self-Employed Borrowers Who Filed for a Tax Extension: Make Sure You Still Qualify!

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Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent contractors enjoy the freedom to manage their work; however, when

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Mortgage Strategies and Solutions for Self-Employed Borrowers

Mortgage Strategies and Solutions for Self-Employed Borrowers

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Are you self-employed? Do you own your own business and are struggling to obtain financing? Are your tax

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Decoding Mortgage Discount Points: Is It Worth It for You?

Decoding Mortgage Discount Points: Is It Worth It for You?

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates eleven times between 2022 and 2023. As a result, buyers are running

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