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How To Get A Home Loan If You Have Bad Credit

If you have seen your latest credit score and feel like you’re less than financially fit, don’t fret. There are plenty of reasons why people end up with bad credit. There are also plenty of things that you can do to amend and work with your bad credit. The Factors Mortgage lenders look at a variety of factors when it…

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3 Costly Mistakes That Every Home Seller Needs to Avoid

Selling your home can be an expensive process if you’re not careful. The following are costly mistakes to avoid throughout the home selling process. Selling Your Home Before You Are Qualified to Buy a New One – Although you had no trouble buying your current home, the same won’t necessarily hold true when you look to purchase a new residence. For…

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Options for Commuting to Boston

Many Granite Staters travel down to Boston each day as part of their daily commute, for a day trip, or for a weekend getaway. Below are some options for planning your trip: Driving: Driving down to Boston from southern NH could take upwards of an hour depending on traffic Bus: The Boston Express bus can be an efficient way to get from…

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Fun Activities in Nashua for Families

Nashua is one of the biggest cities in New Hampshire and has an abundance of things to do with kids. If you visit Nashua, here are some things to occupy your time: Fun-World is an amusement park that’s fun for all ages – they have a wide collection of events, from carousels to bowling to an arcade. There is also…

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Client Profile – Becky & Adam – Seacoast

Becky & Adam moved to New Hampshire from California four years ago to be a part of the Free State Project. Adam works remotely as a software engineer, so moving to New Hampshire wouldn’t require finding a new job. They rented for a bit in Manchester and then in Greenland, and decided that the Seacoast would be the best fit…

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Vegetable Gardening in New Hampshire

If you want to live off-the-grid, or just would like some fresh vegetables, it’s important to know what types of crops grow well in New Hampshire, the best plants for starting to garden, and when the growing season is for the crops you do plant. Most of New Hampshire’s soil is rocky and acidic, so before you start planting veggies…

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Mortgage Terminology 101

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, the mortgage terminology can be confusing. Since buying a home is such a huge financial decision, you’re going to want to make sure you understand every step of the process and all of the conditions and fees along the way. Below are some of the common terms you might come across…

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Staging Your Home to Sell It Faster

There’s one thing all successful real estate agents, advertising executives, and marketing professionals know about human behavior: Many people make buying decisions for emotional reasons, and then justify those decisions with facts. In other words, they might say they bought a particular house because of all the updates and stainless steel appliances, but the real reason was that they could…

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How To Know When It Makes More Sense To Buy Than Rent

Renting is a great short-term housing solution for millions of Americans each year. And, for those who don’t want the responsibilities of homeownership, it can also serve as a long-term lifestyle for those uninterested in buying a home. However, if you do hope to someday purchase a home, there are several reasons it is one of the best financial decisions…

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Client Profile: Ramzi and Jen – Auburn

After living in Maryland for a number of years, Ramzi and Jen were looking for a change. With three kids and jobs that allow them to work remotely, they had the flexibility to find the perfect place to live. Initially, they considered the Carolinas for mild weather and proximity to family. Then Ramzi discovered the Free State Project and everything…

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