Austin White
Questions and Answers About Home Equity
There are several ways to finance a big home improvement project. One is to refinance for cash out, the other is to apply for a home equity loan or line of credit. Here is what you need to know
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Adjustable Mortgage Rates – Pros and Cons
With home loan interest rates at an historic low, many people are rethinking the adjustable rate mortgage. This type of mortgage rate, which is commonly abbreviated as ARM, comes in a few different flavors. Unlike fixed mortgage rates, they fluctuate over time. The majority of homeowners – roughly seven out of ten, according to Bankrate.com – prefer fixed rates for this reason. Although they have traditionally gotten a lot of bad press, ARMs might be worth a second look. At the very least, it is good to familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of the adjustable rate mortgage.
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Back to School Budgets: Tips to Help You Save on Supplies
Back to School shopping doesn’t have to break the bank — here are 7 tips to help you be frugal.
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Where to Learn Home Improvement Skills
Your home is an investment and knowing how to properly maintain it makes good financial sense. By learning easy home repair, you can save money on home maintenance repairs and upgrades. You also have more control over your home projects…
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Housing Costs: Turning Your Biggest Expense into Your Biggest Saving
Housing is by far the average American homeowner’s biggest expense. Of course, household expenses can fluctuate – transportation costs slip when the price of oil drops or the cost of food rises based on weather and crop yields. But, monthly mortgage costs are often double that of energy or other expenses.
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Fast Facts About the Housing Market: October 2017
In September, we saw existing home sales rise for the first time in three months. Then, in October, the market got even hotter with existing home sales increasing to their strongest pace since earlier this summer. However, supply and demand weren’t quite in sync—there were fewer closings on an annual basis for the second straight month due to supply shortages.
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23 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Believe it or not the cost of groceries has declined over the last year. Depending on where you shop, you might not have noticed the change. But, even with prices coming down, the cost of putting good healthy food on the table for you and your family can be prohibitive.
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Coaching – Knowledge versus Awareness
When it comes to increasing performance and finding the balance we all seek between our personal and professional challenges, there is a big difference between being aware of something and knowing something.
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Embrace Your Inner Child
Until recently, coloring was deemed a mindless children’s activity primarily designed to aid toddlers and elementary-age children in the development of fine motor skills. Throughout the last few years, however, employee self-care has become an increasingly relevant workplace concern. As a result, the practice of coloring has surged in popularity as a useful adult stress-relief tool.
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10 Steps to Homeownership
Looking for a new home? We can give you a step by step path to follow.
Most often a prospective homebuyer’s first question is, “How much can I afford?” The answer many lenders provide better answers the question, “How much can I borrow?” Many lenders only consider what you are able to pay each month, then tell you how much you can borrow.
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