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Credit Matters When Purchasing a Home

When you start your house hunting process, you probably have a list of features that your dream home will have – an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, a great backyard. Lenders have a list of ideal features that a mortgagee will have. At the top of that list is a great credit score. Understanding your […]

A Pipe Burst in My House… Now What?

If you are a homeowner, you have probably experienced a home maintenance surprise. If you haven’t yet, chances are it will happen at some point. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you take the next step. Are there more serious issues? This is always a good place to start when you see […]

Understanding Your Amortization Schedule

Congratulations, you bought a house! Before you’re able to unpack the last box, your mortgage company has probably been in touch about making that first monthly payment. Welcome to homeownership! If you are itching to get that loan paid off quickly, it helps to look at the amortization schedule that was provided by your lender. […]