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Category: Miscellaneous (10 posts)

Easy Ways to Repay Your Home Loan Early and Free Up Cash for Family Adventures

November 27, 2019 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

Most home buyers take out a mortgage to help finance buying a home. As a result, many homeowners are faced with a monthly mortgage payment during the time they are raising their children or sending th ...

What is the Difference Between a Home Equity Loan and Refinancing?

November 13, 2019 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

Though most people believe that their home is a great place to live, others see the value in owning a home. It can be a great investment. However, if you are strapped for cash, it can be a source of ...

3 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit

March 13, 2019 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always ...

3 Essential Tips For New Real Estate Investors

February 27, 2019 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

The world of real estate investing can be both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. As such, if you are planning on diving into the industry any time soon, you may want to pay close attention ...

3 Lesser-Known Ways to Invest in Real Estate

November 14, 2018 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

Investing in real estate has long been a path to wealth-building. Real estate is an asset that can provide both ongoing income and value appreciation, making it attractive to those who seek long-term ...

Four Home Renovation Projects That Will Boost the Value of Your House

September 12, 2018 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

Whether you are planning on selling your home in the near future, or if you intend to stay for a long time to come, a renovation can be a great way to boost the overall appearance, utility, and value ...

5 Reasons Why Your Home Isn't Selling

August 22, 2018 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

You've put your house on the market, and you're ready to start spending all the money you know you'll make from the sale. There's only one problem. Your house isn't selling. After trying to figure ...

The Differences Between a Credit Freeze and Credit Lock, and How They Can Protect You from Identity Theft

August 8, 2018 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

From your full name, to your address, to your social security number - almost every detail about you is stored in a database somewhere. This information floats around in digital clouds and servers, al ...

House Flipping 101: How to Prevent Injuries During Demolition Days

July 25, 2018 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

Demolition days are a major perk for those engaging in house flipping. You get to smash kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms to smithereens as you demolish the interior of the home you're ...

6 Home Renovations That Will Increase Your Home's Value

June 27, 2018 | Posted by: Jeremy Schaffner

Home renovations can be an expensive and time-consuming commitment, and whether you plan on staying put for the long haul or flipping the house right away, it's worth knowing which renovation projects ...

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