What’s included in a mortgage payment?
Jul 31, 2019If you’re buying your first home, it might seem like going from paying rent to paying a mortgage is merely switching out one monthly bill for another. But rents and mortgages differ on a couple…
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Need Money? Equity May Be the Answer
Jul 24, 2019As a homeowner, your equity is your secret weapon. With every mortgage payment you make, your stake in the home grows — and so does your equity. When your equity stake is large enough, it…
Get a Fresh Look With a New Backsplash
Jun 28, 2019Your kitchen is the heart and soul of your home. After all, it’s the place where countless memories are made alongside family and friends. So it’s worth making your kitchen a welcoming, appealing space. One…
WHAT TO DO WITH MATERIALS AFTER RENOVATION
Jun 12, 2019You’ve finally renovated that ancient bathroom of yours, and it’s just what you imagined — beautiful, trendy, sophisticated and welcoming. Now you’re faced with a decision: What do you do with your old stuff —…
Open Houses: Put Your Best Foot Forward
May 29, 2019Attending an open house can be a great way to tour an available property, decide what you like and scope out the local competition. Who knows? It might even lead you to a great buyer’s…
Approved Mortgage Expands Workforce with New Licensed Loan Officers
May 28, 2019Approved Mortgage, Central Indiana’s largest and oldest locally owned mortgage company, makes key additions by adding new licensed loan officers to its team of over 30 experienced mortgage originators. Greenwood, IN, May 24, 2019 –(PR.com)–…
Do you know which documents to prep?
May 15, 2019Want a fast and easy homebuying process? Of course you do. So how do you set yourself up for success? Start gathering your paperwork. It may not be the most exciting part of buying a…
How could wallpaper fit into your decor?
Apr 24, 2019Five years ago, you’d be hard-pressed to find wallpaper in any design magazine or model home. But today? That tried-and-true wall covering is back. Don’t mistake its resurgence for a nod toward vintage styling, though. Today’s…
Steps to Boosting Your Credit Score
Apr 18, 2019Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It can influence what interest rates you’re eligible for, as well as what options you have for loans in general. If your current score…
Making a Competitive Offer on a Home
Apr 03, 2019Finding the right home is only the beginning of your homebuying journey. After that, you’ll have to make an offer — one that both protects your interests as a buyer and helps you stand out…