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Your Guide to Financial and Tax Prep for First-Time Homeownership

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Becoming a homeowner brings exciting new opportunities—and some important changes to your financial life, including how you file your taxes. Homeownership often comes with valuable tax benefits, like deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes, and even credits for energy-efficient upgrades. These advantages can make owning a home more financially rewarding than renting, but they […]

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What Your Clients Need to Know About Buying a Home After Landing a New Job

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Landing a new job is an exciting milestone for your clients, often bringing the prospect of purchasing their dream home within reach. However, for new employees eager to transition from renting to homeownership, the process can come with unique challenges. As a real estate agent, you play a crucial role in helping clients navigate these

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Shortening Your Loan Term: Benefits of Switching to a 15-Year Mortgage

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This article is intended for general educational purposes only. Refinancing to a 15-year mortgage can have many benefits for homeowners looking to pay off their home faster and save significantly on interest. By shortening your mortgage term, you can take advantage of lower interest rates, accelerate equity building, and save thousands of dollars in interest

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How to Know When the Market Has Turned in Your Favor

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The summer season is typically a seller’s market. Buyers rush to close deals before school starts, often leading to higher prices and more competition. But as the season transitions into fall, the dynamic changes. Sellers who didn’t get offers during the busy summer months may become more willing to negotiate, particularly if their homes have

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Discovering the Benefits of Down Payment Assistance Programs

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For many first-time homebuyers, saving for the downpayment of a home is not only the first step, but the most significant step toward homeownership. In fact, according to recent research from the National Association of REALTORS®, 38% of first-time homebuyers said saving for a downpayment was the most difficult step in the process and roughly

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How to Choose the Right Contractor for Your Next Home Project

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If you’re like many homeowners, you might be eying a future home improvement project. From kitchens to bathrooms, home offices and gyms, the pandemic spurred a need for an array of amenities to be built within the home. In fact, according to a report by the Joint Center for Housing Centers of Harvard University (JCHS),

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Renovation Loans: How to Transform Your Home with Financial Flexibility

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From first-time homebuyers to long-time homeowners, renovation loans can provide the financial flexibility needed to upgrade and customize living spaces according to unique preferences and needs, without the immediate financial strain of a large upfront renovation cost. They’re a popular option for making a home feel new again and according to the National Association of

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Unlock Your Dream Home with Keller Assist DPA: Your Path to Homeownership Made Simple!

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Owning a home is a major milestone with many perks. Financially, it’s a smart investment, allowing you to build equity and enjoy tax benefits like deductions on mortgage interest and property taxes. Beyond money matters, having your own home means stability, a sense of community, and the freedom to make your space truly yours. This

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