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Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you.An Ameriprise ... » Learn More about Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade

There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But ... » Learn More about What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs

(Submitted by Lisa Roberts.) There is usually a lot riding on decisions, and if you're considering selling your house, there's generally a strong reason for it. Maybe you're moving for employment, relocating with a partner, expanding your family, contemplating downsizing, thinking about schools, ... » Learn More about Tips for Coping with the Stress of Selling Your Home and Moving

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do.The truth is, ... » Learn More about Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market.It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s ... » Learn More about Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?