Author Archives: Joe Varuso

How Your Credit Score is Derived

Developed in 1956, a Fair Isaac Score is a three digit number ranging from 300-850, according to the following risk factors: 1)     Payment History (35% of score) a)     Payment information on many types of accounts b)    Public record and collection … Continue reading

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Top Reasons to Own a Home

by Carla Hill Published: August 30, 2011 There’s good reason that over half of all Americans are homeowners. Social and financial benefits are key factors when it comes to deciding to buy. Homeownership allows people to grow wealth slowly over … Continue reading

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The seven deadly sins of overpricing

By Trulia Staff “We can always go down, but we can’t go up.” If you’re selling your home this statement has probably crossed your lips at least once. But when it comes to setting a pricing strategy for your home, … Continue reading

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