Finance and Legal and other home improvements
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Preparing to buy a home offseason
You may be thinking that it's best to wait until you're actually ready to hit the pavement before you prepare for the house hunt. Hold that thought! Buying a home is a very involved process with several moving parts.… More >>
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Good credit: 4 crucial areas where you need it
While I find the notion of chasing the 800 credit score misguided, it is nevertheless a necessary evil today. We live in a credit-driven society and some may even ask, why is credit necessary? It isn't. There are many… More >>
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4 smart ways to reduce your mortgage payment
Even with the economy limping along, many homeowners are still in dire straits and in need of financial help. Some are even contemplating walking away from their homes to ease the financial burden. But what many often… More >>
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3 reasons why your mortgage payment might increase next year
Many homeowners think that the amount settled on at closing will be it for the duration of the mortgage, but that isn't the case. At least not most of the time. There are actually several factors that can contribute… More >>
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Walking away from your mortgage? Think before you leap
I have to admit, the thought of walking away from an underwater home is a liberating one. No, I won't tell you that I feel beholden to an underwater home because I don't. Large corporations walk away from their debts… More >>
