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Pros and Cons of Buying Foreclosed Houses

Foreclosed houses are attractive to buyers because of their lower prices. Sellers are also more motivated to get them off the market, generally creating favorable conditions for would-be homeowners. Further, it's now easy to find and acquire foreclosed properties virtually anywhere in the country.

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Through Learning

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and is a time to celebrate the achievements these communities have made and will continue to make for generations to come.

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Are your buyers feeling priced out of their market? Perhaps it’s time to recommend a big move.

If your buyers are feeling priced out of their market, there are still plenty of opportunities for them to achieve homeownership with the right relocation plan in place. Help them realize their homeownership potential with these practical tips.

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Work From Home Upgrades That Improve the Value of Your Home

If your once temporary remote workplace is now officially permanent, you may be looking to make some changes to your workspace. But not all home upgrades are equal. And not all improvement projects will bring increased value to your home.

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How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell by Summer

If you’re one of the millions of homeowners thinking about listing this summer, you will most likely have stiff competition. To ensure your house is ready to sell by summer, consider these tips to prepare your home for a quick sell.

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CHOICEReno eXPressSM Mortgage Program

If you’re one of the millions of prospective buyers looking to buy a fixer-upper, you might be well suited for a new convenient mortgage solution created especially for homeowners looking to tap their equity for simple home projects or upgrades.

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Cyber-Security Tips for Home Buyers and Sellers

When going through the home buying process, prospective home buyers and sellers all share a substantial amount of personal financial information. Oftentimes, home buyers and sellers must share things like their social security number, bank account information, proof of employment and previous addresses. But they aren’t as knowledgeable as a real estate agent in how that information will be protected against cyber-crime.

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How to Take Advantage of a Blended Rate to Tackle High-Interest Debt

With home mortgage rates still trending lower than most average credit card interest rates, student loan rates and even some car loans, you may want to leverage your home equity to pay off high interest debts.

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Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades for the Environmentally Conscious

Spruce up your home in an eco-friendly way and make upgrades that are environmentally friendly. Maybe you are looking to sell, or maybe you would just like to cut utility costs and make the world a better place. Here are some things you can get started on now, to improve the value of your home, and the life you live inside of it.

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Looking To House Hack? How To Find Multi Family Homes for Sale in 2022

A single-family home would serve you well economically. Historically, it is an asset that appreciates in value over time. But you also wait to profit from it while shouldering all the current expenses. If you want to generate a passive income or jumpstart a career in real estate investment sooner than later, buying a multi-unit property or house hacking may be the right path for you.