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There’s pride in home-ownership...Once you commit to owning a home, you are more likely to become more involved in your community because you know you’ll be there for years...Homes typically increase in value between 4% to 6%; build equity and provide a nest egg for the…

When you rent a place and something breaks, you call and complain to your landlord. When you own your place and something breaks, you complain about the size of the handyman's bill....

'I don't have enough money for a down payment' 'I can't afford a mortgage payment' 'I don't have good enough credit history to get a mortgage' 'I don't have any credit history at all' 'I haven't been at my job long enough' 'I can't find a home I like in my price range'

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on…

Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the…

Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible.Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out…

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible.Get your finances in order.Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find.…