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From Huge to Cozy: 5 Creative Ways to Divide a Room

Room dividers, walls and more!

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Buying a House As-Is: Bargain or Bad Idea?

Financing may be a challenge.

CAIVRS Credit Alert Verification Reporting System

The “Secret” Database That Could Kill Your Mortgage Approval

First-time home buyers, listen up!

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Does the Federal Government Offer First-Time Home Buyer Grants?

Maybe. Maybe not.

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Saving for Retirement: 7 Steps Millennials Should Take Now

It’s not too early … seriously.

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What Is Rapid Rescoring?

This may give your credit score a boost.

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My Appraisal Came in Low: Why It Happens and Buyer Options

Option 1: Ask the seller to drop the price.

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Can I Remove This Wall?

You really don’t want to be saying “oops.”

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Tax Liens on Credit Reports Are Gone (But Lenders Can Still Find Them)

Don't assume all's well and good.

5 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score Fast

Totally legit!

The “Secret” Database That Could Kill Your Mortgage Approval

First-time home buyers, listen up!

What Is Rapid Rescoring?

This may give your credit score a boost.

3 Credit Card Mistakes You Need to Stop Making ASAP

Or buying a home gets way hard.

The Credit Come Up

Three Simple DIY Driveway Ideas

Create parking where there is none.

7 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank

I recently wrote about the types of fixer-upper projects that stand the best chance of generating a good return on investment. One of the go-to projects mentioned was, of course,...

7 Best DIY Projects for Beginners

A great way to ease into home repair.

Can I Remove This Wall?

You really don't want to be saying "oops."

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Is New Home Construction the Answer for First-Time Home Buyers?

As home buyers find it more and more difficult to jump into the housing market, the industry looks for more ways to smooth the path to homeownership while not putting...

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Starter Home or Forever Home: Which One is Right for You?

What to consider when you're shopping the market

Top 10 Home Buying Myths

Don't believe everything you hear!

Finding Your First Home

Does the Federal Government Offer First-Time Home Buyer Grants?

Maybe. Maybe not.

Is a Side Hustle Right For You?

You know that managing and maximizing the money you make is important. But if you don’t have a lot of money coming in, no matter how well you manage it,...

Your Money Hustle