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5 Dead-Easy Ways to Start Saving for a House
Certain pillars of adulthood feel more achievable than others: finally learning how to hang a gallery wall, say, or flossing....
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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House Hunting? These Features Will Save You Big Over the Long Haul
Shopping for a house is stressful. You’re trying to find the best home, in the best area, for the best price. Making your budget match...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20245 min read
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Planning to borrow from your 401(k) for that home down payment? It may not be as easy as you think.
Planning to remodel your home? Great idea and good luck to you! Think you can do whatever you want to your house? Not so fast, my friend....
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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10 Things to Check Before You Buy a Home
We’ve learned the hard way that there are some very important things that should be checked before signing the papers to buy a new home....
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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7 Reasons You Need to Downsize
Mikey Rox It can be a tough decision to leave your home, especially if you’ve worked hard for it or it’s the residence you’ve always...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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5 Money Moves That Will Ruin Your Mortgage Application
When applying for a mortgage, you shouldn’t do anything that will cause a bank to question your ability to repay the loan. You don’t need...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Mortgage Pre-approval
Make Sure You’re Pre-Approved Before Looking at Homes If you are a first time home buyer or have been renting for quite a while, one of...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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3 Innovative Home Technologies You Would Love For Your New Home
Modern homeowners who want to make their house smarter for efficiency or convenience can find all sorts of interesting ways to...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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What Are The Best Home Improvements to Boost Value?
Maybe you’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen. Or maybe you’re planning to put your house on the market in the spring. You want to...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20244 min read
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What Happens If I Inherit Property With a Mortgage?
One of the rights US citizens have is to bequeath their property to others. The right of inheritance applies to all property, including...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20242 min read
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Many Americans are unaware of the costs of bad credit, survey shows
Credit scores are easier to access than ever, but according to a new NerdWallet survey, 11% of Americans have never checked theirs....
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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Is it worthwhile to roll your student loans into mortgage?
Student loans are a stumbling block for many young Americans interested in homeownership. In many cases, these loans increase their...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20244 min read
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A renovation boom is turning homes into ATMs again
If you can’t move, renovate. Fast-rising home prices and a record-low number of homes for sale have a lot of homeowners choosing to stay...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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Buying second home before selling current one, while tricky, can be possible with the right contingency plan
Is it smart to buy another home before selling your present home? That’s a loaded question given the lack of information you’ve shared...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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7 Monthly Bills affected by your credit rating
You probably know your monthly bills can impact your credit, as late payments or accounts in collections can land on your credit report...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20243 min read
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Budgeting Beyond the Home’s Sale Price
Determining how much home you can afford takes some number crunching. Sure, you should look at the listing price — but that’s only one...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20242 min read
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Self-made millionaire: Buying a home can help you retire early, if you make 1 important choice
According to author and co-founder of AE Wealth Management David Bach, "buying a home is the escalator to wealth in America."...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20242 min read
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4 Pet-Friendly Home Improvements
Your home should be a relaxing, comfortable respite for every member of your family — even the furry ones. But most homes aren’t built...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20242 min read
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Ask your Agent these 7 Questions Now
So you found your dream home. You’re ready to put down an offer, pack your things and make that place your own. It’s natural to be...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20242 min read
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Pro’s and Con’s of Paying off Mortgage Early
Your mortgage may come with a 15- or 30-year term attached to it, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait that long to pay it off. In...
Paul Barranco
May 8, 20242 min read
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