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Is it time to sell your home?
Is it time to sell your home?

Is it time to sell your home?

June 05, 2024 / Katie Rittel

Knowing when it’s time to sell your home is a significant decision that involves factors both personal and financial. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, several signs might indicate that it’s the right time to put your house on the market…

Budgeting for home improvements
Budgeting for home improvements

Budgeting for home improvements

May 09, 2024 / Jenny Madden

Spring and summer are prime times for home improvement projects. And whether you are planning a minor renovation or a major overhaul, budgeting is crucial for ensuring that your projects are completed smoothly and within your financial means…

Is a bridge loan right for me?
Is a bridge loan right for me?

Is a bridge loan right for me?

December 12, 2023 / Alicia Beecher

Bridge loans are a popular solution for homeowners who want to buy a new house before selling their current property. A borrower can use a portion of their bridge loan to pay off their current mortgage while using the rest as a down payment on a new home…

Pay off debt by utilizing your home’s equity
Pay off debt by utilizing your home’s equity

Pay off debt by utilizing your home’s equity

September 18, 2023 / Alicia Beecher and Dave Kuhns

Chances are that you have never looked at home equity as an asset. But it is, and you can put it to work for you paying off high-interest debt…

The Ins and Outs of a Cash-out Refinance
The Ins and Outs of a Cash-out Refinance

The Ins and Outs of a Cash-out Refinance

December 20, 2019 / David Bimler

Maybe you want to renovate your bathroom or pay down some high-interest debt but you’re having trouble building up the amount of money you need to make it happen.…

In the market for a mortgage? Your time may be now
In the market for a mortgage? Your time may be now

In the market for a mortgage? Your time may be now

November 19, 2019 / David Bimler

Amid ongoing international trade disputes and a weakening global economy, mortgage affordability in the U.S. is improving. In fact, mortgage rates have hit a three-year low since the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate this summer — the first cut since the Great Recession.…

Six things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage
Six things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage

Six things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage

July 12, 2019 / David Bimler

You found it: the perfect ranch-style home with an open floor plan, a finished basement, an attached garage and French doors leading to ...…

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