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Buying Your First House: Starter Home or Forever Home?

Posted OnJun 30, 2017

By EMILY STARBUCK CRONE If you’re a first-time home buyer, you may be wondering: Should you purchase a small starter home to get into the market now, knowing you may grow out of it in a few years? Or, should you stretch your budget — or spend more time saving — to get a “forever home”

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7 TAX BREAKS EVERY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER MUST KNOW

Posted OnMar 07, 2017

The tax landscape changes yearly. Congress meets occasionally to review and adjust the tax code, so first-time homebuyers must stay on their toes to understand year-to-year tax changes. The government provides tax breaks for existing and new homeowners to incentivize buying homes. Homeownership offers multiple home tax deductions, tax credits and other breaks that aren’t

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Should I Refinance My Mortgage Even if It Only Saves Me $50/Month?

Posted OnJan 20, 2017

By Mark Fitzpatrick updated January 11, 2017 Does it make sense to refinance your mortgage if you are only saving a small amount a month, like $50? The best way to answer this question is with an answer to another question. Answer this question first: How long do you plan on keeping your property? It’s

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What to Do After Inheriting a Home

Posted OnAug 30, 2016

The idea of owning another home may be attractive, but does it make financial sense? By Kristin McFarland Before deciding to keep an inherited home, take a close look at the other issues and financial questions involved. (GETTY IMAGES) Receiving an inheritance is often an emotional experience. Inheriting property, such as the family home or

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