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What Is Escrow on a Mortgage?

Escrow is used to hold funds for property taxes, homeowners insurance, and other expenses related to your home. Learn more about escrow and how it works.

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Home Equity

How Much Equity Is in My Home?

Discover how to calculate home equity, borrow against it, and explore home equity loan options like a HELOC or cash-out refinances to meet your financial goals.

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Homeownership

How to Make a Household Budget

This comprehensive guide teaches you the essential steps to making a household budget. Turn your homeownership dreams into reality with your budget plan today.

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Homeownership

The Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

A guide to seasonal home maintenance tasks. With this checklist, you can ensure that your home is properly maintained and protected from the

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Home Equity

What Is a Home Equity Loan?

Unlock the power of your home's equity! Learn how a home equity loan works, ways to calculate it, and the difference between a HELOC & a home equity loan.

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First-Time Homebuyer

First-Time Homebuyer Budgeting Strategies

Discover budgeting strategies for first-time homebuyers. Assess finances, determine affordability, and explore mortgage options for your home purchase journey.

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Homebuying

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Discover your home affordability with expert tips and an affordability calculator. Evaluate your finances and debt-to-income to find your ideal price range.

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Homebuying

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

Curious what the average down payment is on a house? Learn how factors like home price, loan type, and location influence what you need to save in this guide.

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Home Equity

Debt Consolidation Loans for Bad Credit

Debt consolidation loans are an excellent financial tool that can help you pay off your debts, decrease your total monthly payments, and accelerate your journey to financial freedom. That said, if you have taken on debt with multiple lenders, accumulated high loan amounts, and are behind on payments, your credit may not be in the best shape.

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Homeownership

How Much Should an Emergency Fund Be?

How much should an emergency fund be? Learn how to calculate the right amount for your homeownership needs and get smart saving tips to reach your goal.

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