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Month: January 2019

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Six Housing Market Trends for 2019

You may have seen headlines about the housing market slowing down, but what does that mean for you? Knowing what’s happening will ensure that you don’t miss the opportunity of your dreams. There’s no crystal ball to look into, but it’s not hard to find trends already shaping the new year. We live in an…
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Fed announces rate-hike decision

Fed announces rate-hike decision The Federal Reserve held rates steady today, but left the door open for further rate hikes. “Consistent with its statutory mandate, the Committee seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability,” the Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement. “In support of these goals, the Committee decided to maintain the…
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Common Closing Costs (and How to Limit Them)

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting events in your life, but the enormity of it all can be daunting. You’ve got to set your price range. Then you need to research your new neighborhood. And before you move, all your belongings will have to be packed into boxes. With everything going…
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Self-Employed? Here’s What You Should Know About Mortgages

Around 10% of all U.S. workers are self-employed. There’s an idea floating around out there that it’s much harder to get a mortgage if you’re a business owner. That’s not true, but there are a few things to keep in mind, and you’ll need to provide some extra paperwork for us. Here are the things…
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