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The Enormous Divide Between the Headline and the Truth

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The Enormous Divide Between the Headline and the Truth “I have observed that not the man who hopes when others despair, but the man who despairs when others hope, is admired by a large class of persons as a sage.” – John Stuart Mill (1840s) Even back in the mid-1800s, people knew that negative news … Continued

Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership!

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Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership! According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year. Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward … Continued

20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Spring

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20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: When listing your house for sale, your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list … Continued

Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready?

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Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready? Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations before them, such as getting married, having kids, and buying … Continued

Is Your House Priced To Sell Immediately (PTSI)?

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Is Your House Priced To Sell Immediately (PTSI)? In today’s real estate market, with more houses coming to market every day and eager buyers searching for their dream home, setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, home values … Continued

Want To Increase Your Family’s Wealth? Here’s How!

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Want To Increase Your Family’s Wealth? Here’s How! Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your monthly housing costs to increase your family’s wealth. Every month that you … Continued

What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy A House?

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What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy A House? There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only 25% of the Americans … Continued
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