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5 signs it’s time to downsize your home
In our upwardly mobile society, deciding to move into a smaller home might not seem like a smart move, but there are many benefits to downsizing and taking up less space. Here are five signs that it is time to downsize: 1. Empty space is collecting dust When...
Buying a home? How to find the perfect neighborhood for you
The time to study the area where you buy a home is before you close the deal. A little research before you hit up a real estate agent goes a long way to making sure that where you plan to settle down is a place that not only meets your career, financial, and family...
Urban, suburban or rural? Pros and cons of your neighborhood choice
With the many thousands of neighborhoods that exist across America, finding the perfect place to put down your roots is not easy. There are benefits and downsides to owning property — whether it be an urban, suburban or rural neighborhood. Before you look at property...
3 things the bank won’t tell you before you close on your first mortgage
A bank’s mortgage specialist will have many things to say to prospective home buyers. The bank will ask eager homeowners-to-be for information about their income and likely their current debt, then use the information to calculate how much money it will lend. That...
