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By Marisa Schley

Saving for a Down Payment: 5 Straightforward Tips

The money represents your instant equity in the new home, and with this advice you can save more.

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A backyard. Garage parking. No onsite landlord you have to answer to. It is easy to see the appeal of homeownership. So what's the main thing that stops a person from snagging their dream home? The daunting cost of a down payment. The fact of the matter is it's hard to save money. With so many of us living paycheck to paycheck, a 20% down payment o...
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