What is zoning?
Understand the local codes and rules before you buy, lest they derail your dream home plan.
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Aug 15, 2022
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How to invest in virtual real estate in 2023
Virtual real estate may hold the potential for profits if the metaverse continues to grow.
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Why lenders use these 5 factors to best measure your credit risk
Knowing what impacts your FICO score is key to improving your credit. Here are the top five factors that lenders pay the most attention to.
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Average cost of Greek life
Greek life can cost thousands, but for many students, it can be well worth the cost.
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Americans are making regretted impulse buys on social media — why it’s a challenging time with surging inflation
Some purchases could cost you hundreds more today than a year ago.
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What is a real estate agent?
They’re the pro who helps you buy your dream home, or sell it.
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What are empty nesters?
They’re an increasingly significant part of the residential real estate market.
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Inflation may push Social Security COLA up around 10% in 2023
Surging prices could push next year’s Social Security COLA to 10%.
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When does a new home need a general contractor?
It’s a must, unless you want to choreograph a bunch of tradespeople yourself.
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2022 best cities for singles to live in
These 10 U.S. cities have the best social scenes for young singles.
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Building credit as a digital nomad
Traveling the world doesn’t mean you can’t plan for the future.
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Impact of higher rates on couples with merged finances
Rising costs of living call for careful planning with your partner
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Buying a house in New Jersey: A how-to
Dream of planting your own garden in the Garden State? Use this as your homebuying guide.
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Buying a home as-is: The pros and cons
Tips to ensure that bargain-priced home doesn’t become more than you bargained for.
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Financial guide for the unemployed: 14 steps to take if you’ve lost your job
The once-booming labor market is starting to face some trouble.
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10 ways to boost your financial awareness
For Financial Awareness Day, follow these tips to improve your financial standing.
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Hidden costs of buying a home
Don’t let these less-than-obvious expenses derail your purchase plans or bust your budget.
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Why use a Realtor and what are the benefits?
There are many good reasons to have an expert on your side.
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What is an encumbrance?
And should it be a deal-breaker when buying a home? How to decide if it’ll encumber you.
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Tenancy by entirety: What is it?
This method of ownership allows both spouses in a married couple to own their home together, equally.
5 min read Aug 09, 2022
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