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HOA Pros and Cons in a Nutshell

 Photo by Bryan Clayton via Pixabay If you buy a townhouse or condo, you’ll find that you’re more than likely a member of a Homeowners Association, or HOA. What that means, in a nutshell, is that you, along with everyone else in your community, own the exterior of the buildings and the ...

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3 Lists for Selling Your Home With

When you put your property up for sale, you want to ensure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. For example, if a buyer doesn’t realize a great school is just around the corner, they might just walk ...

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PMI: A guide to understanding private mortgage insurance

The common recommendation for homebuyers is to give 20 percent of a home’s price as an initial down payment. However, producing 20 percent isn’t always required. However, that’s where private mortgage insurance, or PMI, becomes relevant. What is PMI?  PMI is a type of insurance used ...

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Should you hire a remodel contractor?

While designing a house from scratch usually requires professional help, it's not always clear if you need a remodel contractor. If you have a remodeling project you plan to handle on your own, is it necessary to hire somebody to help? Here are some of the key points to consider ...

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