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Sprucing up your home? Don't shop online without this money-saving secret

Sprucing up your home? Don't shop online without this money-saving secret

Date: 08 Mar 2021
Posted by: Tom Oslund

Even if you’re a homebody by nature, we’ve all been spending a lot of time staring at the same four walls lately. Now is definitely the time to consider a refresh.

A little redecorating can make the same old space feel completely new, and many Americans have taken the opportunity to upgrade to a bigger home altogether.

Of course, the price of reimagining your current space or...

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Millennials, Unlike Their Parents, Are Looking at Home Buying Differently

Millennials, Unlike Their Parents, Are Looking at Home Buying Differently

Date: 15 Feb 2021
Posted by: Tom Oslund

Millennial homebuyers are becoming a "dominant force" in the high-end housing market, according to a report by Bloomberg.  Millennials buying their first home will pay 39 percent more than baby boomers did in the 1980s, according to a study by Student Loan Hero. That’s causing many millennials to wait longer to buy homes, so they can save up for a down payment and pay off debt.

However...

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Should You Lend Your Kids Money for a Home Down Payment?

Should You Lend Your Kids Money for a Home Down Payment?

Date: 13 Jan 2021
Posted by: Tom Oslund

Mortgage rates have repeatedly hit record lows in recent months, which theoretically makes it a great time to purchase a new home. Unfortunately, property values have also gone up due to high demand and limited supply.

With homes so much more expensive, many first-time buyers will struggle to come up with the funds to make a down payment -- even if they could easily qualify for a...

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