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How to Save Money For a Down Payment
After reading our post from before, (How Long Does It Take To Save A Down Payment?) it is easy to see that saving for a down payment is not only feasible but it is practical as well! Thanks to the …
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How Long Does It Take To Save A Down Payment?
In a recent study conducted by Builder.com, researchers determined that nationwide it would take “nearly eight years” for a first-time buyer to save enough for a 10% down payment on their dream home. Depending on where you live, median rents, incomes and home prices all …
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14 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
Now that it is finally getting a little colder out, you will want to make sure your home is not only ready for the snow, but the cold weather too! These tips will help protect your investment and can save …
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Open House Tips for Sellers
Open houses are a great way to bring in potential buyers who may not be ready to schedule a showing but are more than willing to come to this event. Spring months are an excellent time to hold your house …
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Think You Don’t Qualify for a Mortgage? Think Again!
There are two major misconceptions regarding qualifying for a mortgage; one is that you need a hefty down payment, and two is that your FICO score needs to be sky high. We want to address these concerns with the results …
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Shorewest, Realtors® Breaks Ground for New Office in Greenfield
We are pleased to announce the ground breaking for a brand new Shorewest office located on the corner of S. 68th Street and W. Layton Ave. in Greenfield. The new office will total 7,800 sq. feet and is designed with …
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A Deal is a Deal is a Deal?
In the world of online shopping Cyber Monday reigns supreme. It is hard to find another day during the year that people can take advantage of the kinds of deals that are available during this Internet sensation. But which deals …
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Time for an Increase in Short-Term Interest Rates?
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the U.S. Central Bank may raise short-term interest rates at its mid-December meeting, but emphasized no decision has yet been made. This headline from the Wall Street Journal says it all. When I’m asked …
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Why Equity Matters
It’s tempting to keep renting your residence because being a homeowner is perceived as being more expensive. But are you really saving by renting? Or are you actually costing yourself more in the long run? Recently, Freddie Mac wrote …
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