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Jan 12, 2017

If you’re planning on using a mortgage to buy a home, mortgage lenders will review your credit score as part of your application. Unfortunately, all Americans are at risk of something that can severely damage your credit score: identity theft. The U.S. Department of Justice defines identity theft as someone obtaining and using another person’s […]

Jan 11, 2017

According to the Government Accountability Office, 1/3rd of seniors age 55 and over do not have even a penny of retirement savings, and well over 50% have less than they need to live comfortably. For the children of seniors that are limited in their retirement, there may come a time when you need to come […]

Jan 10, 2017

As many long-term homeowners know (and recent homebuyers often learn), remodeling a home can dramatically improve its livability and value. Whether it’s upgrading your kitchen, improving your bathroom, or removing a wall, remodeling can transform a home into your dream home. And the 203k loan can make it happen! The 203k loan combines the cost […]

Jan 9, 2017

Winter is here, and so are arctic weather blasts! With a massive cold front stretching across the United States during the first week of 2017 (and several months of cold weather remaining), it’s critical to protect your home during extreme cold temperatures. Here are four ways to do this: Protect your pipes When temperatures drop […]

Jan 5, 2017

For many, your house is more than the place you live. It is your largest investment, and your way of securing a better financial future for yourself and your family. It is this investment potential that pushes people to buy instead of rent, because they want the money they spend on the home to come […]

Jan 3, 2017

Harvard University, America’s oldest university and one of the world’s best, says reverse mortgages can be an option to help senior homeowners reduce cost burdens and comfortably age in place in a new report. The report, titled “Projections and Implications for Housing a Growing Population: Older Adults 2015-2035,” addresses housing demands for America’s rapidly growing […]

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