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How Much Does a Cosigner Help with Getting Auto Loans or Better Loan Terms?

Imagine you’re shopping for a new car and finally find a reasonably priced set of wheels that you like. But when the dealer pulls your credit, that seemingly affordable monthly payment is no longer available to you. Instead, you’re offered a subprime car loan at 10% or even 20% interest because your credit isn’t strong… Read More

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What to Know About Apartment Courtesy Patrol | ApartmentSearch

A resort-style pool, garage parking, and an on-site courtesy officer..? See what having a “courtesy patrol” at your apartment means and why it’s a good thing.

Trying To Find a Renter? How To Show Your Apartment and Make a Great Impression

If you own an investment property (bravo, by the way!) and are looking for a new tenant, brush up on the following must-know facts.

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Remote-Work Boom During Covid-19 Pandemic Draws Real-Estate Startups

Many young professionals who left major cities plan to return eventually, fueling demand for furnished short-term housing.

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Home builders are cashing in on rental demand

Building firms are constructing more single-family homes specifically for the rental market, and that means a growing proportion of new homes will never be listed for sale. Experts say the rising number of build-to-rent homes could lead to greater competition for buyers who’re already struggling with low inventories, particularly in the entry-level price bracket. The […]

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Recover From a Holiday Binge With a Spending Freeze

The holiday parties may be over but the financial hangover is just setting in. Holiday sales for 2016 were estimated to top $655 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. If you blew your holiday budget, don’t panic. A January … Continue reading →

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21 Side Hustles for Teachers In and Out of the Classroom

Educators are the ones that ignite a love of learning inside each of us and help mold us for future success in life. They’re essential to student growth, invaluable in their communities, work countless hours preparing lessons, and care for…

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What Should My Mortgage Credit Score Be?

You don’t have a separate rating called a mortgage credit score, but lenders do look at your score, credit history and several other factors when deciding whether to approve you for a home loan. Contrary to what some people think, though, you don’t necessarily need an excellent or good credit score to get a home loan. How high your score… Read More

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Where Rent Has Become More Affordable – 2020 Edition

Affordability issues generally affect renters more than homeowners. More than 40% of renters pay more than a third of their household income on rent compared to just 24% of homeowners on their mortgage, according to a February 2020 survey by … Continue reading →

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