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Subordinate Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about subordinate mortgages: what they are and how they can impact your loan, refinancing, and second mortgage options.

August 30, 2019

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Subordinate Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know
Subordinate Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about subordinate mortgages: what they are and how they can impact your loan, refinancing, and second mortgage options.

August 30, 2019

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How to Improve Your Credit Score During the Home Buying Process
How to Improve Your Credit Score During the Home Buying Process

Learn how to improve your credit score before buying a home, plus explore ways to get a loan even if you have no credit.

August 28, 2019

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2019 Urban Chic Home Design Trends
2019 Urban Chic Home Design Trends

Learn about the hottest 2019 trends in condo design and urban living from the chic architects, developers, and designers executing that vision every day.

August 22, 2019

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What is Homeowners Insurance?
What is Homeowners Insurance?

Learn about what homeowners insurance covers (and what it doesn’t), including definitions of the different areas of coverage you may need.

August 15, 2019

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Cash-Out Refinancing: When Does it Make Sense?
Cash-Out Refinancing: When Does it Make Sense?

Looking to leverage your home equity? Find out when a cash-out refinance makes good sense — and when it doesn’t.

August 15, 2019

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Top Home Design Trends of 2019
Top Home Design Trends of 2019

Learn from experts in the remodeling and real estate industries about the top home design trends of 2019, from big renovations to DIY decor tips.

August 15, 2019

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Equip Your Home for Less: Your Month-by-Month Home Essentials Buying Guide
Equip Your Home for Less: Your Month-by-Month Home Essentials Buying Guide

Get expert advice on how to furnish or upgrade your home for less throughout the year. Know what to buy and when to get the most bang for your buck!

July 17, 2019

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Tips for a Smooth Moving Day
Tips for a Smooth Moving Day

Moving soon? Make your moving day as smooth as possible with these tips for packing and planning from moving professionals and other industry experts.

July 5, 2019

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7 Tips to Win the Bidding War for Your Dream Home
7 Tips to Win the Bidding War for Your Dream Home

Learn how to win a bidding war on the house you want - from financial strategies to ways that making an emotional connection can help you.

July 5, 2019

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9 Common Mistakes First Time Homebuyers Make and How to Avoid Them
9 Common Mistakes First Time Homebuyers Make and How to Avoid Them

Learn how to avoid common mistakes that first-time homebuyers make including budgeting issues, financing mis-steps, finding the right home, and problems at closing.

July 5, 2019

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