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What Tax Season Can Teach Homeowners About Their Budget Habits

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As tax season rolls around, homeowners find themselves reviewing an important set of financial documents: their tax returns. While these forms often signal the return of accountant consultations and calculations, they also provide valuable insights that can help homeowners better understand their financial habits. For real estate agents, guiding clients through the often-overlooked benefits of […]

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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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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 over the life of your loan. Whether you’re aiming

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End-of-Year Financial Checkup: Setting Yourself Up for Success in the New Year

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As the end of the year approaches, it’s not just a time for celebrating holidays and making New Year’s resolutions—it’s also the perfect opportunity to take a good look at your finances. A year-end financial review can help you understand where you stand financially and set yourself up for success in the coming year. Whether

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How to Deck the Halls Without Decking Your Credit This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, often, spending. Between buying gifts, hosting gatherings, and traveling to see loved ones, it’s easy for expenses to pile up quickly. However, without careful planning, these festive expenditures can lead to a post-holiday hangover.   One of the most critical aspects of your financial health during

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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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