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 Living
the American dream
By
Bankrate.com
Your mortgage
Home values have grown dramatically over the past few years
in most parts of the country, making homeownership a great
investment. Whether you are buying your first home, refinancing
or buying a summer home, careful planning and research can
save you thousands of dollars.
Links:
Freedom
from a mortgage -- a good thing?, When
mortgage rates are low, think refinancing, Time
to tap your home's equity?, Cash-out
refinancing -- here's how it works, Boost
your home's value -- remodel!, The
lowdown on construction loans, Basics
of a personal loan, Fix
your home without breaking your wallet, Financing
your fixer-upper, Do-it-yourself
biweekly payments, Paying
off your mortgage with a home equity loan, Are
you cut out to be a landlord?, A
home equity line can bail out the unemployed
A home away from home
Who hasn't fantasized about a second home
for weekend getaways? It may sound heavenly, but to pull it
off requires down-to-earth planning.
Links:
Buy
used when you first break into the RV world,
How
to finance a recreational vehicle,
Securing
the loan when you're buying a condo, Paying
bills while on the move, Managing
your money while living abroad
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