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Mortgage Sense… Conventional? FHA? or Something Else

I’ve talked a great deal about VA Mortgages in these posts, and I have no doubt we’ll be touching on that subject again very soon as a lot has changed. But for those of you who are not lucky enough to be able to take advantage of the VA’s zero-down option, today we touch on… Read More

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Interactive Infographic – Rental Tour of America: How Many Square Feet Can You Get for $1,500?

Rental Tour of America: How Many Square Feet Can You Get for $1,500? As rents rise across the country, many are wondering if they’re getting the biggest bang for their buck, not only when it comes to how pricey their space is, but how much space they’re getting for the price. RentCafe recently utilized Yardi Matrix search tools to… Read More

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3 things to know before you read articles about buying a home

I recently read an article on News360 called “Three things to know before you get your first mortgage”. Now, don’t get me wrong, this is not a slam of News360, it’s my favorite news app and I’ve found some incredibly useful information there. It’s more a commentary on knowing what is real and what is… Read More

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7 Ways to Add a Pop of Color Without Repainting

Repainting a room, or your entire house, can be a great way of getting a brand-new look. But it can also be messy and time-consuming to do yourself, and expensive if you hire professionals. Also, if you don’t like the results, you have to live with it or start again from scratch. Fortunately, there are… Read More

A 2015 Rent vs Buy Story

Buying Real Estate may not always make sense, but in 2015 the reasons for buying a home rather than renting, are multiplying fast, even faster than rental rates. Lots of people rent a place to live because they think they can’t buy. Maybe a financial event (for example bankruptcy, foreclosure, short sale) has dinged their… Read More