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The Millennial’s Guide to Buying a Home: Budgeting and Insurance

October 2, 2019 October 1, 2019 / Paul Martin

Tips to help turn those homebuying dreams into reality. From outstanding credit card debt to massive student loans, financial difficulties are barring more and more millennials from becoming homeowners. While the vision of buying a first home may seem hopelessly...

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What You Need To Know About The Closing Cost Of A Home (Buying And Selling)

August 15, 2019 / Zina Kumok

When most people imagine buying a house, they think about how many bedrooms they need or what kind of porch they want. When they think about homebuying costs, they decide how much to put down and what their maximum home...

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9 Tips To Be Financially Free And Pay Off Your House

July 4, 2019 July 31, 2019 / Malika Bowling

One of my favorite shows is Sex and the City. Those women lived glamorous lives I could only dream about. And, Carrie, a writer, was living my dream life as a famous writer in Manhattan. One of the storylines that...

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Moving? Here Are The 5 Best Apps To Sell Your Stuff

June 27, 2019 August 26, 2019 / Zina Kumok

Last year, my husband and I were packing up our Denver apartment to prepare for our move back to his home state of Indiana. We’d put an offer in on a house and had only given ourselves a couple of...

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Downsizing? Here Are The Pros And Cons You’ll Need To Consider

June 26, 2019 August 26, 2019 / Jackie Lam

A few years ago Dave Munson and his family decided to move from their 5,600-square-feet, 8-bedroom house in the city of San Antonio, Texas, to a smaller, unique living situation: tents. Well, fancy, upscale tents that total 2,000 square feet...

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How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget

June 20, 2019 August 26, 2019 / Zina Kumok

It’s a well-known fact that your personal environment affects your mental health. If you live in a beautifully decorated home with plenty of plants and green space nearby, your risk for anxiety and depression is lower. If you spend your...

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What You Need To Know About First- and Second-Year Home Expenses

June 13, 2019 August 26, 2019 / Zina Kumok

My husband and I were so excited to buy our house. We’d been renting since college and were eager to have our own place. Finally, no one could tell us how many dogs we could have or how many posters...

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How to Save on Housing Without Downsizing

June 12, 2019 August 26, 2019 / Jackie Lam

Last summer, I was forced to relocate out of my cozy, bungalow-style apartment in West L.A. Living in one of the most unaffordable rental markets in the U.S., I was resigned to the fact that, to enjoy my ideal setup...

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How to Save for a House

June 10, 2019 August 26, 2019 / Mint.com

When you buy a home, you’re making an investment in yourself and your future. You’re building financial stability, equity, and experience. You have a place to call your own and you can customize the space just how you want. As...

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How To Budget For An Eco-Friendly House

June 5, 2019 August 26, 2019 / Jackie Lam

You buy organic at the local farmers market, hunt for the fair-trade label while perusing store aisles, and dabble in impact investing. So naturally, your eco-conscious preferences might also have you leaning toward a sustainable home. Maybe you’ve always longed...

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