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"Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home? Key Factors to Consider Before Making a Move"

Deciding on the best time to buy a home involves more than market trends—it's about aligning with your financial situation, lifestyle goals, and local real estate insights. Explore this guide to navigate your home-buying journey...

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By Renee B. Alvarado

06-17-2025 01:35:35 CST

Top 3 Essential Steps for First-Time Homebuyers: Financial Health, Mortgage, and Agent

Embarking on the journey of buying your first home is thrilling yet daunting. To ensure a smooth process, focus on assessing your financial health, securing a mortgage pre-approval, and teaming up with a seasoned real...

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By Michele Lafortune

06-09-2025 03:53:01 CST

Tips for Improving Your Credit Score and Achieving Your Dream of Owning a Home

Improving your credit score is an essential step in the home buying process. A higher credit score not only increases your chances of getting approved for a mortgage but also helps you secure a lower...

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By Jane R. Champagne

04-24-2023 03:17:28 CST

How to Improve Credit to Buy a House

Whether you are in the market to buy now or you are saving to buy later, it is important to know how credit works on your behalf or against you. Why? One word...INTEREST.

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