The DD 214: this vet’s experience Long ago, when I left the military, I received two memorable pieces of paper,: an honorable discharge and a form DD 214. I knew what the honorable discharge was all about, but the DD 214 was a puzzle. What was this thing? It must’ve ...
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One of the perks of buying a home is taking tax breaks as an owner. But the expected tax reform bill may limit your ability to do so. And it’s got many people in real estate concerned. Consider that only 29 percent of Americans overall support these proposed tax changes, per ...
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The DD 214: this vet’s experience Long ago, when I left the military, I received two memorable pieces of paper,: an honorable discharge and a form DD 214. I knew what the honorable discharge was all about, but the DD 214 was a puzzle. What was this thing? It must’ve ...
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You don’t need a lottery win to pay off your Greenfield Indiana mortgage early Who wouldn’t want to be mortgage-free? Most of us have other things we’d like to do with what we spend on monthly mortgage payments. There is no reason you can’t pay off your mortgage early if ...
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What Is A USDA Loan? The USDA home loan program is one of the best-kept secrets in the home buying market today. This zero-down, 100% financing home loan is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in less-dense communities across the U.S. For this reason, it’s ...
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Housing market forecast calls for strong opinions   With the year quickly coming to an end, it’s natural to look ahead to 2018. If you’re shopping for a home, you’re likely wondering how the housing market will fare next year. No one knows exactly what will happen, but forecasts from ...
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Federal Reserve says things are looking up U.S. economic growth has strengthened in 2017, signaling the need for gradual interest rate hikes to ensure a continued recovery, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told lawmakers Wednesday. Yellen didn’t give specifics on whether the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, will increase ...
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Is 2017 the best year in Greenfield housing markets? Or is the best yet to come? In the rear view It looks like 2017 is going down as the best year for housing markets in the last decade – at least so says Freddie Mac. According to the GSE’s November ...
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Buying a new Lawrence home versus a resale home Should I buy a new or pre-owned home? Buying a new home is the dream for many. Who wouldn’t want all-new appliances, fixtures, plumbing, floors, windows, finishes and other components? You wouldn’t have to worry about updating or repairing. But not everyone thinks ...
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Are Fishers home prices finally dropping? They might be taking a dip Home prices finally appear to be on the downturn – at least slightly. According to the National Association of Realtors, the average price of an existing home dropped to $247,000 in October. Verify your new rate (Dec 5th, 2017) ...
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