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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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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