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States With The Highest And Lowest Closing Costs, 2012

August 22nd, 2012 · Comments Off on States With The Highest And Lowest Closing Costs, 2012

Mortgage rates are lower this year, and closing costs are, too.

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Should You Lease Or Buy Your Next Car? It May Affect Your Mortgage.

August 14th, 2012 · Comments Off on Should You Lease Or Buy Your Next Car? It May Affect Your Mortgage.

Should you lease a new car, or should you buy one? Like most financial questions, the answer depends on your situation

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Closing At The End Of August? Plan Ahead For Labor Day Weekend.

August 7th, 2012 · Comments Off on Closing At The End Of August? Plan Ahead For Labor Day Weekend.

Planning to make a late-August purchase closing? Keep an eye on your calendar. The last Friday of the month coincides with Labor Day Weekend, which may make for a complicated, end-of-month closing.

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Home Purchasing Power Jumps To New Highs

July 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on Home Purchasing Power Jumps To New Highs

With mortgage rates down to all-time lows, you can buy a lot more home for your money these days. Home affordability is at an all-time high.

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Before Moving, Check Your New Cost Of Living Estimates

June 13th, 2012 · Comments Off on Before Moving, Check Your New Cost Of Living Estimates

Before moving to a new state, or even long distances intra-state, check your new home town’s Cost of Living. It will help you plan a better housing budget.

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Insurance Policies : Which Do You Need, Which Should You Skip?

June 1st, 2012 · Comments Off on Insurance Policies : Which Do You Need, Which Should You Skip?

Just because an insurance policy is available, that doesn’t mean you should buy it.

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Planning For A Memorial Day Closing

May 4th, 2012 · Comments Off on Planning For A Memorial Day Closing

Planning to close on your home at the end of May? Plan ahead. Memorial Day is coming and the holiday may delay your closing.

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Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

February 9th, 2012 · Comments Off on Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here’s a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.

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Will Home Values Rise This Year?

January 13th, 2012 · Comments Off on Will Home Values Rise This Year?

Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete reason for optimism.

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This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Saving 15 Percent At The Register

November 9th, 2011 · Comments Off on This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Saving 15 Percent At The Register

With Halloween behind us, retailers are in the Holiday Spirit. Businesses know that consumers spent a median $556 on holiday gifts last year and they want this year to be just as strong.

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