With many Americans spending a lot more time at home, you may find your house taking on the roles of office, classroom, gym and community center — and it’s easy to feel uninspired by your surroundings after occupying the same space day in, day out. But all hope is not lost: There are simple and…
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If you’re a homeowner, chances are your equity has grown significantly over the past few years thanks to rising home prices and consistent mortgage payments. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan now has nearly $300,000 in equity. That’s a powerful asset you can put to…
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Some friends have been in your life since childhood, others came along in college, and a few may be co-workers or neighbors who’ve become like family. You trust them, share secrets with them, and maybe even travel together. But here’s a question you may not have asked yourself: Would you buy a house with them? It…
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Buying a home is always a big decision. From choosing the right neighborhood to finding the right loan, there are countless details to think through. For members of our Armed Forces, those decisions come with unique considerations tied to the realities of military life. If you’re serving and thinking about homeownership, here are five important…
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The spending season is officially here. And while you may be hunting down the best deals on holiday gifts, there’s another big-ticket item where finding the right deal is even more important: your home mortgage. Much like navigating endless sales ads, the mortgage process can feel overwhelming—and a few common misunderstandings may end up costing…
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If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you won’t begin by driving around neighborhoods looking for “For Sale” signs. These days, most buyers start their search online—scrolling through listings on a laptop or phone from the comfort of their current living room. But with so many homes to choose from, the process can…
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When you’re house hunting, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the obvious numbers: list price, down payment, and mortgage rates. But while you’re crunching those numbers, there’s another monthly cost quietly waiting to join the party—your home energy bill. Heating, cooling, electricity, and water can add hundreds of dollars a month to your budget. And…
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The modern home office is often anything but spacious. For many of us, it’s not a dedicated suite with built-in bookshelves and sweeping windows. Instead, it’s the “catch-all” room in the house—part office, part guest bedroom, part storage closet for everything that doesn’t fit elsewhere. And while this little space may be small, it often…
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Admitting we need help isn’t always easy—especially when that help comes with a price tag. But if you’re a homeowner who also manages one or more rental properties, you’ve probably asked yourself: How much is too much to handle on my own? Being a landlord means juggling a long list of responsibilities: finding and keeping tenants,…
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In a world of economic uncertainty, volatile stock markets, and shifting financial trends, one investment consistently rises to the top: real estate. Year after year, surveys and financial reports reveal that Americans continue to rank real estate as the most trusted long-term investment—even ahead of stocks, gold, and savings accounts. But what makes real estate stand the…
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