Home ownership is one of the most exciting and terrifying things you’ll ever take on. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned expert, there’s always more to learn when it comes to buying - and owning - your own home.
Home Ownership
Heating your home can be a financial strain. In fact, HelpAdvisor says 26% of Americans skipped or cut back on basics like food and medicine to pay an energy bill in the past year. And that’s before the steep price increases expected this winter. “No matter how you heat your home,” CNN says, “the cost […]
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Home Ownership
The red-hot housing market is starting to cool — especially in a few cities across the country. High mortgage rates, inflation, and general economic uncertainty are some of the factors driving price drops. Since homes are sitting on the market longer, this could be an opportunity for some homebuyers. According to a recent Redfin report, […]
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Home Ownership
Your mortgage is very likely the largest debt you’ll ever have. It’s hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of dollars, that you’ll spend close to three decades paying off. So if you ever find yourself with an opportunity to pay off some — or even all — of your mortgage early, it would definitely be […]
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Home Ownership
Plenty of would-be-house-sellers make an effort to spruce up their property before listing it for sale. While there are plenty of simple, cost-effective ways to make your house more attractive to potential buyers, it’s also easy to go overboard. Some homeowners end up spending thousands of dollars on upgrades, only to realize they’ll never see […]
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