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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Rates Are Low, But It Is Still a Tough Decision

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Rates Are Low, But It Is Still a Tough Decision

Record Low Mortgage Rates Make Refinancing Attractive Mortgage rates continue to fall to almost unheard of levels. We’re talking about 30-year fixed rate mortgages hovering under 5%, and 15-year rates at just 4%. These rates are sharply lower than just a few years ago. But just how much can you save with a lower mortgage [...]

How to Avoid the Next Real Estate Bubble

How to Avoid the Next Real Estate Bubble

Those who don’t learn from history are bound to repeat it and the real estate bubble will be no exception. While we may learn a lot of tough lessons and create new regulations and put legislation in place that is supposed to minimize the likelihood of something like this happening again, people seem to have [...]

Do You Really Need a Mortgage In Your Twenties?

Do You Really Need a Mortgage In Your Twenties?

This is a guest post from MD of Studenomics. A personal finance blog for 20-somethings that want to kill debt, make some cash, and enjoy life. If you like the article, please consider subscribing for free updates. In the North American society it’s no secret that owning a home has become apart of life. For many years the adage [...]

Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Home That Can Save You Money and Protect Your Family

Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Home That Can Save You Money and Protect Your Family

Fall is upon us and that means cooler weather is setting in. With this colder weather comes higher energy costs when heating your home, additional chores to take care of around the house, and the potential for damage to your home thanks to the weather. So, before the really cold weather arrives you should use [...]