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Cash-Out Refinancing: When Does it Make Sense?

08.15.19

For many people, one of the benefits of homeownership is having the opportunity to use their home equity to access needed cash. While there are many options to get that money into your piggy bank, an attractive option for many is a Cash-Out Refinance.

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Refinancing to Fund Higher Ed: Saving on Education

06.17.19

If you’re headed back to school this fall, or paying for your child’s education, you may be worried about that upcoming tuition bill. Depending on your financial situation there are different options available for each circumstance.

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Renovation Staycation: Make the Most of a Reno-Retreat

05.07.19

A colorful flower bed, a freshly mowed lawn, a newly painted front door—these attractive aspects of your house and yard exterior, when first viewed from the street, is typically known as “curb appeal.

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5 Ways to Financially Benefit from Your Home

02.12.19

As your home’s value rises, it can be tempting to tap into the equity you’ve built as a source of cash. In 2018, more than 44 million U.S. homeowners had access to the highest amount of home equity in history — around $6 trillion.

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