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Renting vs Buying: A Comparison

Tough question, isn’t it? Some folks fall squarely on either side for very legitimate and often personal reasons. Where you find yourself in life also might affect whether you choose to rent or buy. Then there’s that wild card called the economy, which affects us all. But, absent current variables, …

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Best Cities for Investment Property

If you’re searching for investment property, cross the state line into Florida and stop. A recent study by GOBankingRates.com, named three cities — Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville —among the nation’s top 15 great places to invest in real estate. Using rental properties to expand your portfolio is a smart move …

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Five Ways Homeowners Can Save Money During Tax Season

It’s tax season and, by now, you should have received your tax-related forms such as the W-2, the 1099, and/or your Mortgage Interest Statement (1098). If you’ve been wondering which deductions you’ll be able to take advantage of this year, we’ve asked an industry veteran, Lisa Blythe, to give her insight on helping you save some money during your tax appointment.

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How to Prepare for Your Closing

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When the time finally comes to close on your brand new ICI Home, you will find yourself filled with all sorts of different emotions.

During that excitement, you’ll want to take some extra time to make sure that everything goes smoothly at the closing table.

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