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Don’t fall for this credit myth – paying too early will hurt you

Posted on November 21, 2017 by admin

House Logic has some tips that might help even seasoned home buyers. Today we’re featuring… Myth #6: Paying off a student loan or car loan early will hurt your credit. Reality: Ah, no. Credit report companies definitely do not punish you for … Continue reading →

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Don’t fall for this credit myth – you can over-check your credit score

Posted on November 17, 2017 by admin

House Logic has some tips that might help even seasoned home buyers. Today we’re featuring… Myth #5: Checking your credit score frequently will hurt your score. Reality: How else are you supposed to keep track of the darn thing? It’s true that … Continue reading →

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Don’t fall for this credit myth – no credit history is good credit history

Posted on November 13, 2017 by admin

House Logic has some tips that might help even seasoned home buyers. Today we’re featuring… Myth #4: If you’ve never had credit, you have a perfect credit score. Reality: There’s no reason to save your credit virginity for that special something. If … Continue reading →

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Don’t fall for this credit myth – closing old credit cards erases the history

Posted on November 10, 2017 by admin

House Logic has some tips that might help even seasoned home buyers. Today we’re featuring… Myth #3: Closing old cards will erase any negative history. Reality: If it was that easy, we’d all be driving Teslas. Credit-reporting companies keep information on your … Continue reading →

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Don’t fall for this credit myth – it’s OK to pay credit cards a day late if you pay them off in full

Posted on November 6, 2017 by admin

House Logic has some tips that might help even seasoned home buyers. Today we’re featuring… Myth #2: It’s OK to pay credit cards a day late if you pay them off in full. Reality: ”Missing a payment is the biggest way … Continue reading →

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Don’t fall for this credit myth – keep a small balance you keep on your credit card

Posted on November 2, 2017 by admin

House Logic has some tips that might help even seasoned home buyers. Today we’re featuring… Myth #1: Always carry a small balance on your credit card. Reality: The credit score gods want to know two main things: that you pay … Continue reading →

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Congrats to Jenny L! Enjoy the new home in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis

Posted on October 29, 2017 by admin

Working with Claire Bastien, Jenny L was able to find the perfect home for her in Longfellow: We wanted to use that as an excuse to talk about her new neighborhood! Longfellow is a neighborhood in South Minneapolis bordered by … Continue reading →

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Columbia Heights: Named 2016 All-America City

Posted on October 18, 2017 by admin

Big congratulations to our new favorite homeowners in Columbia Heights, MN! It gives us a chance to talk about Columbia Heights. Columbia Heights is a first-ring northern suburb of Minneapolis. It is bordered by the city of Fridley to the … Continue reading →

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New Mortgage Tip #4 – be realistic about a budget and the life you enjoy

Posted on October 15, 2017 by admin

Happy to share great advice from House Logic on getting a mortgage. Tip #4 – be realistic about a budget and the life you enjoy Track your spending monthly, so you really know how much you spend. Factor fun into … Continue reading →

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New Mortgage Tip #5 – read the paperwork

Posted on October 13, 2017 by admin

Happy to share great advice from House Logic on getting a mortgage. Tip #5 – read the paperwork Watch for these docs. The loan estimate will come first. Here are some key things to look for: The APR (see No. … Continue reading →

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