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Cory Thompson January 12, 2023

House Poor: What It Means And How To Avoid It

There is a good chance you have heard someone described as being house poor. What exactly does it mean? It is important to understand what it means to be house poor and how you can stay away from it.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Finance, Mortgage, Mortgage Payment

Cory Thompson January 10, 2023

The Most Commonly Forgotten Item On The Home Budget List

If you are in the process of purchasing a home, it is critical for you to make sure that you budget appropriately. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who commonly overlook closing expenses.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Budgeting, Finance, Mortgage

Cory Thompson July 12, 2022

Financing Options For Home Improvement Projects: What To Know

Are you planning on updating your house? A home improvement project can be expensive, but you don’t necessarily need to pay for the entire cost upfront. There are several loan options that can make it easier for you to get your home improvement project started right now. What are your options?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Finance, Home Improvement, Mortgage

Cory Thompson March 30, 2022

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Grow at a Near-Record Pace

U.S home prices grew at a near-record pace in January according to the National S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index; year-over-year home prices rose by 19.20 percent in January as compared to December’s reading of 18.90 percent. Home prices rose 1.80 percent on a month-to-month basis from December to January.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case-Shiller, Finance, Home Value

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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