Author: Ben

  • Planning to Retire?

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    Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal! Whether you have just retired or you are thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you are not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association shows 10,000 baby boomers reach the typical…

  • Fall Foliage

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    National Forests with Breathtaking Fall Foliage Immerse yourself in the autumn beauty of national forests, from the White Mountains in New Hampshire to the rugged peaks of Colorado. White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire Take a scenic drive through a sea of hardwoods in autumn as colors change from yellow to orange to red and…

  • Buying vs Renting

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    Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense than Renting One If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. Rising prices…

  • Why Are People Moving Today?

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    Buying a home is a major life decision. That’s true whether you are purchasing for the first time or selling your house to fuel a move. And, if you are planning to buy a home, you might be hearing about today’s shifting market and wondering what it means for you. While mortgage rates are higher…

  • PRE-QUALIFIED vs PRE-APPROVED

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    WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approved: An Overview To purchase a property buyers need to pre-qualify or be pre-approved for a mortgage. Some people use the terms interchangeably. But there are important differences. Pre-qualifying is just the first step because It gives you an idea of how large a loan you will likely qualify for.…

  • Garden Bugs

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    Eight Bugs You Should Never Kill in Your Garden! No one likes bugs.  Well, unless you are an entomologist!  Not all bugs are created equal, especially when it comes to those that live in the garden.  Some pollinate the crops or feed on destructive pests, while others are simply passing through.  Here are eight bugs…

  • Garden Weeds

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    Identifying Weeds in Your Garden Not sure how to tell the good from the bad when identifying weeds in your garden? Is it a weed or a flower? The truth is we all face the dilemma of identifying weeds in the garden. When plants start sprouting in spring, all those tiny leaves seem to look…

  • American Dream

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    Is Home Ownership Still the American Dream? Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sensse of prosperity – are universal. That’s why homeownership remains a key part of the Amerrican dream. Your home is…

  • Homeownership

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    Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 37% of those polled said saving for a down payment. If you feel the same way, the good news is there are many down payment…