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5 Questions Homeowners Should Ask Their Insurance Agent
You do not have to be an expert on homeowners insurance just to make an informed purchase. As a wise consumer, it is important to read home insurance policies in detail and ask the important questions before you build a comprehensive insurance policy that will provide you with protection. While premium is important, knowing how [...]
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Operation Home Giveaway Honors Sgt Joey Jones as 1st Recipient
Our wounded soldiers have paid the ultimate price. They have survived catastrophic events in combat protecting America’s freedoms. It is an amazing act of patriotism to participate in changing a wounded warrior’s life, and we can by providing them the American Dream of home ownership. The mission of Operation Home Giveaway is to turn heroes [...]
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What is a Mortgage Payment?
One of the best long-term decisions that a person can make is purchasing a new home. While the value of a home may go up and down over a short period of time, home values have always increased over the long-term and have proven to be a great way to build personal equity. To purchase [...]
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Five of the Best Places for Families to Vacation This Summer
Summer family vacations can be a blast, but picking the right get-away spot can make the difference between a vacation to remember and a vacation you wish you could forget. The following five vacation spots should help you lay the groundwork for summer fun and relaxation. Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida) You can’t go wrong with [...]
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Survey Shows Homeownership Is Still The American Dream
It seems that Americans are continuing to dream of homeownership, at least according to JPMorgan Chase’s recent survey. A total of 87% of those surveyed said owning a home is something they dream about. “Owning a home is at the heart of most Americans’ dreams,” said Kevin Watters, CEO of mortgage banking at JPMorgan Chase. [...]
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Find Last Minute Travel Deals For Spring Break
While it’s often true that booking your travel months in advance is most cost effective, many times waiting until the last minute before booking your flights and hotel arrangements could pay off. These last minute deals typically become available because of a cancellation, finding companies ready to discount the fare or package because they need [...]
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Operation Home Giveaway: Mortgage Free Homes for Wounded Warriors
Benchmark is proud to support “Operation Home Giveaway” and our philanthropy partner The Boot Campaign. This is a letter written from Stewart Hunter, Benchmark CVO and Founding Partner: Our Mission is to give mortgage free homes away to our wounded warriors. What an amazing act of patriotism it is for you to participate in changing [...]
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