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5 To-Dos Before Buying a Home
March 4, 2019
Categories: Budget, Budget, Home Buyer, Savings, Savings
Are you about to begin the hunt for your future home? We understand that the home buying process can become overwhelming, which is why we’d like to offer you a little insight. Start your home buying journey off right by completing this checklist! Strengthen your credit. A 620 FICO score means you can get a mortgage, but that doesn’t mean you’ll want to. According to recent data from myFICO.com, someone with the minimum credit score can expect to pay over $82,000
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5 Creative Ways to Save for Your New Home
February 6, 2019
Categories: Budget, Budget, Home Buyer, Home Equity, Home Seller, Personal Loans, Savings, Savings
You’ve made the decision that you are tired of renting and ready to step into the world of home ownership. Good for you! You may be wondering what your next steps should be in order to be financially prepared for this major investment. Here are some creative ways to ramp up your savings for this exciting adventure! 1. Consider a Move Now Is the place you’re living now truly the most cost effective for your budget? Consider moving to a temporary location that can significantly trim
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So You’ve Bought Your First Home: Savings 101
June 20, 2018
Categories: Budget, Budget, Financial Management, Home Buyer, Savings, Savings, Seasonal
Congratulations! You’ve taken a big step in your financial future by purchasing your first home. As a new homeowner, you may be worried about the chunk of change you just spent, and your bank account may be looking a little slim right now. Luckily, BANK is here with a few simple saving solutions to help your funds increase. Slow Your Spending As you have just made a big dent in your savings, now is the time to slow down on your purchasing behavior. Be sure to be aware of your spending
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The Top 10 Things to Add Value to Your Home
April 6, 2016
Categories: Budget, Home Buyer, Home Equity, Home Seller
Just like purchasing your home, selling it is a journey all its own. Whether you’re aiming to sell your home in one year or five, you can make a number of small changes that offer a big return on your home’s value. Try these key improvements and see the effect on your next home assessment. An eye-catching entrance. As the gateway into your home, your front door will set the tone for what’s within. Update your door bell, paint the front door, and hang a spring wreath