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09/04/2026

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09/03/2026

Thinking about buying a home?
Start here.

One of the biggest mistakes homebuyers make isn't choosing the wrong house, it's starting the process without a plan.

Before you spend hours scrolling through listings or touring open houses, take a step back and understand what fits your budget and your lifestyle.

This series is designed to walk you through the home buying journey one lesson at a time, without the confusing terminology or information overload.

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09/01/2026

Want to build home equity faster? 🏡💰

Growing your equity doesn't always mean making major financial changes. Sometimes it's the small, consistent habits that can make the biggest difference over time.

Here are three simple strategies to consider:

✔ Make bi-weekly mortgage payments (if available through your loan servicer).
✔ Apply extra payments directly toward your principal balance.
✔ Invest in home improvements that may add long-term value.

Every homeowner's situation is different, but small steps today may help you build equity over time.

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08/27/2026

Trying to improve your credit? 💳

Be careful which advice you follow.

Some of the most common credit tips people swear by can actually work against you. And when you're preparing to buy a home, even small credit mistakes can create unnecessary setbacks.

Here are 5 credit myths worth leaving behind:

❌ "I should close old credit cards I don't use."
✅ Keep older accounts open whenever it makes sense. Long-standing accounts can help strengthen your credit history and available credit.

❌ "Carrying a balance helps build credit."
✅ Focus on making on-time payments and managing balances responsibly. Paying interest doesn't improve your credit.

❌ "Checking my own credit hurts my score."
✅ Review your credit regularly. Checking your own credit is typically considered a soft inquiry and generally doesn't impact your score.

❌ "700 is the only number that matters."
✅ Focus on putting yourself in the strongest position possible. Even small score improvements can make a difference depending on your situation.

❌ "The score in my banking app is the same score used for home financing."
✅ Understand that different scoring models exist. The score you see online may not be the same score reviewed during the lending process.

The biggest credit mistakes usually come from good intentions.

Before making major credit decisions, make sure you're working from accurate, up-to-date information, not advice that's been passed around for years.

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08/25/2026

Thinking about buying a home?
Start here.

One of the biggest mistakes homebuyers make isn't choosing the wrong house, it's starting the process without a plan.

Before you spend hours scrolling through listings or touring open houses, take a step back and understand what fits your budget and your lifestyle.

This series is designed to walk you through the home buying journey one lesson at a time, without the confusing terminology or information overload.

In today's lesson, we covered:

• Why having a plan matters before you start looking.
• How to build a budget that works for your life, not just your loan approval.
• Why it's important to think beyond your monthly mortgage payment.

Whether you're hoping to buy next month or next year, these are the fundamentals every buyer should know.

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08/21/2026

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