NEW HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST
You just accepted the keys to your new home—congratulations! No doubt, you're eager to unpack and enjoy home-sweet-homeownership. But before you settle in, there are…
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ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES VS. FIXED RATE MORTGAGES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In the world of mortgages, there are two primary options that borrowers often consider: adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) and fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs). If you're in the…
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10 STEPS FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS: THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
Buying a home is a big milestone in many people’s lives. But especially for first-time homebuyers, understanding how to buy a house can be overwhelming…
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IS IT CHEAPER TO BUILD OR BUY A HOUSE?
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a current homeowner dreaming of a new abode, you may have visions of owning wide open space full of…
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THE BASICS OF BUYING LAND: 6 STEPS TO OWNERSHIP
A lot of people dream of staking claim to their own piece of land. The open space comes with all sorts of possibility, giving you…
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BOOST YOUR PROPERTY VALUE WITH THESE REMODELING PROJECTS
The housing market is hot right now, and many people realize now is the time to get as much for your home as possible. Buyers…
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TAKE CONTROL OF MANAGING YOUR BUDGET
Saving money can often be a challenge. We’re wired to take care of our needs now, and worry about later… well, later. However, saving money…
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3 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE YOU BUY A HOUSE
These are just a few points to consider when you are thinking of purchasing a home. Before making your final decision, please consult a home…
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FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELING: A CALLING FOR MAJEL HEIN
Majel Hein was the first Financial Literacy Counselor to come on board at the Marine Credit Union Foundation to create and manage our Finding HOME…
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BUYING A HOME IS EASY AS 1,2,3,4,5,6!
Buying your first home can be an overwhelming process if you don’t know where to start or what to expect. Following these steps will help…
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USE YOUR HOME EQUITY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
While some of us have put a spending freeze on our personal budgets, others are interested in making some home improvements or going back to…
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