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A Quick Guide to Property Tax Assessment for First-Time Homeowners

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what property tax assessment is, how it works, and what first-time homeowners need to know to navigate this aspect of homeownership effectively.

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For many first-time homeowners, property taxes can seem like a daunting aspect of homeownership. Understanding the intricacies of property tax assessment is crucial for managing your finances and ensuring you meet your obligations as a property owner. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what property tax assessment is, how it works, and what...
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Getting Started

How to Find Out Who Owns a Property: Your Comprehensive Guide

If you are wondering how to find who owns a property, you have come to the right place. Let’s go through the steps!
Mortgage Refinance

3 Things Homeowners Wish They'd Known About Refinancing

When focusing on lowering their monthly payment, some refi customers lose sight of these other effects of a mortgage refinance.
Getting Started

What You Should Know About Making Rental Income With Your Home

Making money off extra living space in your home is definitely worth considering, but don't go in blind.
Home Improvement

A Comprehensive Guide to Determining the Cost to Frame a House

Whether you're building a new home or adding on, construction starts with framing.
Getting Started

Everything You Need to Know About ARV (After-Repair Value)

We'll explain what ARV is and whether utilizing this option is right for you.
Buying a Home

Down Payments Demystified

Every hopeful homebuyer wants to know how much they should save for a down payment.
Home Buying

Real Estate Terminology: What Does Contingent Mean?

Let's help you understand the term contingent and provide a detailed analysis of its significance, implications, and how it can impact the buying and selling process.
Home Buying

Deed Restricted Community | All You Need To Know as a First-Time Home Buyer

Are you new to the concept of a deed-restricted community? We'd like to explain what they are, their benefits, potential limitations, and everything you need to know before considering living in one.
Cash-Out Refinance

FHA Cash-Out Plan: How It Works

A cash-out refinance from the FHA is available to more homeowners than you might think.
Buying a Home

Buying a Foreclosed Home: Important Considerations and Tips

The risks are greater but so is the investment potential. What to know before you buy a foreclosed home.

Your Refinancing Options If You Have Bad Credit

We think everyone deserves a chance to refinance their home mortgage.
Buying a Home

Can You Increase Your Preapproval Amount?

When the right homes always seem just out of reach, here’s how to get preapproved for a bigger mortgage.
Buying a Home

Identifying a Property With Better Short-Term Rental Potential

How to pick a winning vacation rental and what to do if yours isn't generating the income you expected.
Buying a Home

Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Banker, or Loan Officer? What's the Right Call?

The differences can be subtle but crucial. Here’s what you need to know.
Refinancing

When Can I Refinance My Home?

Discover the best time to refinance your home and the perks of doing it.
Green Living

3 Unexpected Benefits of Energy Efficiency

Conservation's far-reaching perks!
Solar Basics

When Is the Best Time to Go Solar?

If you are considering renewable energy, read this first!
Solar News

Green Energy Breaks World Record in 2022 per International Energy Agency

Despite supply chain issues, solar comes out on top once again.
Solar News

Homeowners Going Solar This Summer Are in for a Pleasant Surprise

With more government rebates and incentives than ever before, solar homeowners have reason to celebrate.
Solar News

America's Biggest Urban Solar Farm to Cap a Landfill

On top of a former landfill the nation's largest urban solar farm is about to rise.
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