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How Much House Can You Afford?…

How Much House Can You Afford?…

November 30, 2020

Buying a home is an enormous financial commitment, so you should be certain that you’re prepared for your mo…

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest My Money?…

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest My Money?…

November 23, 2020

If you have additional income after paying your mortgage and other bills, you may be concerned about what to d…

Santa Claus is visiting Michael Carr & Associates!…

Santa Claus is visiting Michael Carr & Associates!…

November 17, 2020

All is Merry and Bright Every year, families wonder, “What are the family-friendly Christmas events near me?…

Is It Worth It to Make a Large Down Payment on Your Home?…

Is It Worth It to Make a Large Down Payment on Your Home?…

November 16, 2020

Deciding on a down payment is one of the most difficult but important aspects of buying a home. There are bene…

Financing Options for New Buyers…

Financing Options for New Buyers…

November 9, 2020

Becoming a homeowner for the first time is an incredibly exciting experience, and being approved for a mortgag…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?…

December 5, 2019

Choosing whether to rent or own a home is not an easy decision. It requires you to carefully examine the facto…

What are you to the hive?…

What are you to the hive?…

November 22, 2019

I am a very novice beekeeper.  I have been unafraid of and fascinated with bees all my life. My very Godly Gr…

FSBO: Advertising Your Home For Sale…

FSBO: Advertising Your Home For Sale…

August 31, 2016

Before you begin to advertise your home, here are a few things you'll need to know how in order to position an…

7 Home Reno's That Will Increase Your Resale Value Big Time…

7 Home Reno's That Will Increase Your Resale Value Big Time…

June 8, 2016

You want to make the most money possible when it comes time to sell your home. The way to do that is by improv…

Things You Shouldn't Do When Buying a Home…

Things You Shouldn't Do When Buying a Home…

June 8, 2016

The last thing in the world you would ever want is to spend a bunch of time searching for a home, finding that…