John Chiappetta

Looking for a Really Smart Way to Step Into Your First Home? Go Multifamily!

Looking for a Really Smart Way to Step Into Your First Home? Go Multifamily!

By John Chiappetta / October 6, 2022
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OK, you’re a prospective first-time home buyer! You’re probably renting. And, you may be scrimping and saving, eating rice and beans to get a decent savings in the bank. Plus you’re furiously paying off debts to get your credit score…

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Mortgage Myth: Making 13 Mortgage Payments a Year Can Significantly Reduce Your Payments

Mortgage Myth: Making 13 Mortgage Payments a Year Can Significantly Reduce Your Payments

By John Chiappetta / September 30, 2022
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There is almost a cultish idea permeating the internet, and that is that a mortgage must be paid off as quickly as possible. One simple idea is to make one extra annual payment a year or making 13 payments to…

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5 Things People Love About Living in the City

5 Things People Love About Living in the City

By John Chiappetta / September 23, 2022
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From the iconic songs New York, New York to Viva Las Vegas and Welcome to Atlanta, the love affair with cities is definitely a thing. While city living is not everyone’s cup of tea, they provide a certain type of…

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How to help your children cope with a move

How to Help Your Children Cope with a Big Move

By John Chiappetta / September 16, 2022
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Both parents and children may experience stress when moving to a new house. Even if the purpose for the move or relocation is a good one, it still takes time and patience to adjust. Here are some suggestions for easing…

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Best Ways to Keep Your Kids School Stuff Organized During the Year

Best Ways to Keep Your Kids School Stuff Organized During the Year

By John Chiappetta / September 9, 2022
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The barbeque coals are cold, and Labor Day has passed, which means one thing. Back to School. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in fall 2021, about 49.5 million students were enrolled in public schools from prekindergarten to…

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Cost of waiting to buy a home

The Cost of Waiting To Buy a Home

By John Chiappetta / September 2, 2022
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We’ve all heard the early bird gets the worm. You snooze, you lose, and many other cute sayings used to promote action. But this post could potentially save you thousands of dollars a year in opportunity cost you may be…

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