A fraction of a percent may not sound like a lot, but when you’re financing a home over 30 years — and sometimes longer — that change in interest rates can have a huge impact on how much you pay for the home over time. That’s why today’s interest rates make buying a home so…
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Make it your own. Owning a home gives you freedom
No matter what your lifestyle or what you do for a living, your life ultimately revolves around your home. It’s the place you wake up in the morning and the place you go to bed at night. It’s where you make memories, have fun with your hobbies, eat meals, relax with friends and can simply…
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Pride of ownership. Home feels better when it’s actually yours.
They’re just three words, but they carry a lot of swagger. “It’s my house.” That simple phrase has come to mean so much more as Americans have adopted home ownership as a national dream. It’s what we strive for and how we set our goals, giving us a tremendous sense of accomplishment when we’re handed…
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Slash Your Tax Bill. Buyers can get big tax breaks from Uncle Sam
For years, the federal government has considered it important for Americans to own houses. Home ownership helps families build wealth, gives them a safe and stable place to stay, and creates communities of stakeholders who pull together to meet each other’s needs. Home ownership is so important, in fact, that the government does something exceptional…
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Things Home Buyers Forget
Buying a home is a hectic, rewarding and sometimes scary experience. Many homebuyers forget or are unaware of important steps which make the process easier. According to the National Association of Realtors, the average buyer takes about 12 weeks before they officially buy a home. Making this sizeable investment requires great patience, proper research and…
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