When it comes to purchasing a house there are some factors outside the home you will need to keep in mind. Like the local education system—homeowners associations (HOA) are an important factor to keep in mind when purchasing a long-term home for your family.
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HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
home design,
HOA
Whether it's for you or the whole family, getting a pet can be a big decision for homeowners to make. Here are three pet upgrades than will increase your home's value while you care for your fuzzy family members.
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HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
home design,
pets
All homeowners have one thing in common: a seemingly endless list of home improvement projects.
This list likely covers a range of short and long-term projects, and includes a mix of things you need alongside some personal projects you've been wanting to pursue. So deciding which ones to tackle first can be overwhelming.
We get it—and we got you covered.
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HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
remodel,
home design
Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to increase the value of their home, but it's not always easy to pick which project they should tackle first. Bathrooms are a popular place to start because they are a less expensive project than most re-do's, but will still boost your home's value.
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HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
remodel,
home design
When most think of a home equity loan, their minds go straight to using it for a big remodeling project or installing a pool. But there are other ways this money can be put to use—one of them being debt consolidation.
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HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
debt consolidation,
pay off debt,
personal loans
In all housing markets—but especially today's—homeowners are looking for ways to stand out from the pack when it comes time to sell. Here's a great way to do just that.
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HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
remodel,
home design
Homeowners who need cash for major expenses have an advantage. Instead of high-rate personal loans or credit cards, you can access cash from your home equity. Here are 5 things many homeowners use home equity loans to take care of...
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HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
second mortgage,
home equity loan
You’ve done some work to your home in the past couple of years—maybe updated the kitchen, added an extension or perhaps finished the basement. Is next year going to be the time you tackle the exterior? Here are a few trends homeowners are discovering—and loving!
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mortgage,
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
FixedRate,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
home trends,
home upgrade
Looking to invest in a second property? Don't let bad timing or rushed decisions lead you to invest impulsively. Here's what to consider before you buy a vacation home or investment property...
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Cashout,
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
Financial Tips,
Personal Finance,
investmentproperty,
second home
Ready to turn your house into your dream home? Before building a new bathroom or updating your aging electrical work, explore your options for financing.
Depending on the size of a home improvement project, many homeowners assume their credit card is a good option for accessing cash fast. Think again, because financing home projects on your plastic can come with some dream-crushing drawbacks.
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Topics:
Cashout,
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
FICO,
credit score