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Getting your finances in order to help buy a home

By Joe Stacy | Published: January 30, 2009

If your looking to buy a home in the next 12-24 months, you will need to assess you financial situation and get everything in order. The following are some tips or guidelines for strengthening your financial situation. Establish a good credit history by making your payments by the due date. Many people don’t realize that even … Continue reading Getting your finances in order to help buy a home

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Tips for improving your credit score

By Joe Stacy | Published: January 23, 2009

Understand how your credit score is determined Many factors influence your credit score. The most important factor that determines your credit score is if you pay your bills on time. If you pay late or have had something go to collection, the history will show up in your credit report. Other factors that have an … Continue reading Tips for improving your credit score

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Don’t Wait Until April 14 To File Your Taxes

By Joe Stacy | Published: January 16, 2009

April 15 will arrive sooner than we think so it’s time to get our taxes in order. Although filing your taxes is not exactly an enjoyable activity, preparation is the key to minimizing the stress. Here are some tips to speed up the tax filing process: ORGANIZE- Organize your files and papers in a way … Continue reading Don’t Wait Until April 14 To File Your Taxes

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An Interesting Article About The Housing Market’s Recovery

By Joe Stacy | Published: September 24, 2008

Housing At Bottom, Recovery Slowed By Financial Turmoil By Ann Londrigan 09/19/2008 Economist John Tuccillo, president of JTA Associates and former chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, told the packed crowd in the closing session of the IAR Convention that the housing market is ahead of the rest of the economy. “Over 90 … Continue reading An Interesting Article About The Housing Market’s Recovery

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