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How To Improve Your Credit Score To Qualify For A Mortgage

Your credit score is a key factor in determining your mortgage interest rate. Find out how to improve your score to help qualify for a mortgage and get the best rates. Aug 11, 2021
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Home Buying: The 20% Down Myth

If you’re saving for a home of your own, you might think you need to save up until you have 20% of your dream home’s total value. But there are some other options. Jan 29, 2021
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All You Need To Know About Home Loans

Find out what you need to know about the types of available mortgages and the application process. Jun 08, 2020
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12 Tricks To Sell Your Home Quickly

Before putting your home on the market, here are some tips that may help your home sell faster. Jun 03, 2020
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8 Ways to Spot a Home Repair Scam

The weather isn’t the only thing you need to watch out for during monsoon season – after a major storm, homeowners need to be cautious of roofing and other home repair scams. Aug 19, 2019

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The Smart Home - Cost Effective Ways to Have a Connected Home

A smart home may sound like sci-fi, but these products make managing your home easier. Aug 07, 2019
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Mistakes First-time Home Buyers Make

Before you start looking for your first home, take a look at these common mistakes first-time homebuyers make. Apr 05, 2019
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Renting vs. Buying: The Pros & Cons

Have you considered the pros and cons of owning your own home when compared to renting? Check out some pluses and minuses of both options Jul 24, 2018
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Hottest ZIP Codes in the Valley of the Sun

With more people moving to Maricopa County than any other county in the U.S. in 2017, here’s a look at some of the hottest ZIP codes in the Valley …

Jul 10, 2018
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Paying for Costly Home Repairs and Remodels

Ready to create your dream kitchen, or is your roof in need of repair? Explore your options for funding your project. Apr 18, 2017

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