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What Most Homeowners Forget to Do After They Buy a Home (But Shouldn’t)

Buying a home is one of those life moments that feels worthy of a highlight reel. You tour homes.You fall in love.You negotiate.You sign a mountain of paperwork.You get the keys.You snap that first photo in the doorway thinking, “Okay… this is real.” At first, the focus is on the fun parts of homeownership—paint colors, […]
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Hard Truths I Tell Home Sellers (That Aren’t Fun… but Protect Your Sale Price)

Selling your home is emotional. It’s personal. And it’s one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Most sellers want two things: To get top dollar To have a smooth, low-stress selling process That’s reasonable—and possible. But here’s the truth every seller needs to hear early: Homes don’t sell for top dollar by chance. […]
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Why Your Future Self Might Thank You for Buying Instead of Renting

Every now and then, there’s a moment in life when you realize the decisions you’re making today aren’t just about today. They’re about the version of you that exists five, ten, or twenty years from now. And when it comes to housing — rent vs. owning — that future version of you has a lot […]
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A 50-Year Mortgage Might Be Coming — Smart Solution or Long-Term Trap?

Every few years, the housing world drops a headline that makes everyone stop and say… wait, what? Lately, that headline has been the possibility of a 50-year mortgage — and naturally, homebuyers, homeowners, and future buyers all have questions. Is this the affordability solution everyone’s been waiting for… or just another way to stretch debt further into […]