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Want to Build Your Dream Home? Here’s What You Should Know First.

By: American Heritage 02.28.19 3 minute read

Have you been trying to buy a new home or vacation property, only to see one house after another get snatched up before you can even make an offer? Or, are you unable to find a house that fits your style or needs? Sometimes, to get what you want, you have to do it yourself. But building a house is no easy feat. Here are five things you should know BEFORE you decide to build your dream home:

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How Much House Can You Afford? 8 Tips to Avoid Becoming House Poor

By: American Heritage 12.10.18 4 minute read

Purchasing a home is a big and often stressful decision – especially with housing prices rising almost twice as fast as wages, and a shortage of affordable housing in many areas. And while owning a home may be one of your goals, the last thing you want is purchase your dream home only to discover in a few months or a few years that you can’t afford it, a situation commonly referred to as being “house poor.”

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