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7 Budgeting Tips When Saving for a Down Payment

7 Budgeting Tips When Saving for a Down Payment Published by: RE/MAX LLC, July 31, 2018 Saving enough money for a down payment can be challenging, but some discipline and a plan may help bring you closer to homeownership. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Track Every Dollar Find
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Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US

Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US Published by: The KCM Crew, August, 1, 2018 The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in
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Christopher Tenggren’s August ’18 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s August ’18 “Enjoy Magazine” In This Issue... Ty's Tips... Side with Cement Board, Plus... Eat... No Cooking Necessary - Prosciutto & Melon, Travel... Stockholm Rocks - A Subterranean Tour of Sweden's Capital, Garden... Scented Gardens - Plant a Garden that Transports
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4 Super-Easy Curb Appeal Projects to Max Out Your Home’s Value

4 Super-Easy Curb Appeal Projects to Max Out Your Home’s Value Published by: HouseLogic.com (Written by: Anne Arntson, Image by: Loree Bohl), July 2018 The yard of your dreams just might be more achievable than you thought. You’ve been spending so much time on projects inside your home (like
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Christopher Tenggren’s July/August ’18 “YourHome Newsletter”

Here is... Christopher Tenggren’s July/August '18 “YourHome Newsletter” In this Issue... Kitchen Confidential, Dog Day Deals & Forgotten Chores! Click Link to Open Publication... Christopher Tenggren’s July/August '18 “YourHome Newsletter” Visit Christopher Tenggren's Blog again
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Appraisals Bring Fewer Seller Surprises

Appraisals Bring Fewer Seller Surprises Published by: RISMedia.com, July 11, 2018 Appraisals brought fewer seller surprises at the start of summer, with appraisals in June just 0.25 percent below what homeowners predicted—the closest the gap has been since February 2015, according to the Quicken
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Christopher Tenggren’s July ’18 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s July ’18 "Enjoy Magazine" In This Issue... Ty's Tips... Metal - A Roof That Lasts 70 Years, Plus... Eat... In a Pinch - Guac's a Cinch, No-Guilt, Travel... A Personal Esssay - Jon Takes Paris, Garden... Save Money & Water - Drought Resistant Landscaping, Health... 10
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Buying This Summer? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars

Buying This Summer? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars Published by: the KCM Crew, July 2, 2018 Summer is traditionally a busy season for real estate. Buyers come out in force and homeowners list their houses for sale hoping to capitalize on those buyers who are looking to purchase before the new
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4 Ways to be an Inclusive Neighbor

4 Ways to be an Inclusive Neighbor Published by: RE/MAX, June 5, 2018 Since the 1970s, members of the LGBTQ community and its allies have designated June as a time to celebrate diversity and raise awareness of the important issues still facing this community today. In honor of this month-long
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Christopher Tenggren’s June ’18 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s June ’18 "Enjoy Magazine" In This Issue... Ty's Tips... Home Exterior Enhancements That Sell, Plus... Eat... Almond-Flour Pancakes - No-Gluten, No-Guilt, Travel... Chicago, IL - Your Summer Guide, Decor... One Man's Treasure - Mid-Mod Dumpster Diver, Health... 7 Signs of
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