Money

May 16, 2022

Changes Coming to Medical Debt Reporting

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

Big changes are coming to the way medical debt will be handled on credit reporting as a result of a report issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). According to the CFPB’s research 58% of collections on a consumer’s reports are medical. And as of June 2021, the amount ...

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Sept. 9, 2021

2022 Education Opportunities from MVP


Matthew Plummer

CEO/Owner/Designated Broker
Of MVP Realty Group

Matthew has extensive knowledge in both Real Estate Opportunities and Tips to Gaining Financial Independence. Spend an evening (or both evenings) to learn how to take the next step toward your financial goals!

Bring your notebooks and come with your ...

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Feb. 4, 2021

CLOSED! Dear Home Scholarship Writing Contest

CLOSED! Winners announced June 15th. 

Please be sure you have carefully reviewed the guidelines before making a submission.

THEME: “Dear Home”

Write a letter to your home about what it has meant to you during this time of quarantine. Tell your home what you love about it or, what ...

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Posted in Community, Money, MVP Events
Jan. 6, 2021

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Family Wealth | Simplifying The Market

Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted:

“Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth over time. This ‘wealth’ is ...

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Posted in Buying, Money
Dec. 7, 2020

Staying Debt Free


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Reducing debt is the first step to achieving financial freedom! Practice these good habits to stay motivated while paying off debt, including creating a budget and tackling one debt at a time. 

1. Be mindful of spending. Whether you want to lower your debt or pay it off altogether, it’s ...

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Posted in Buying, Money, Mortgages
Dec. 2, 2020

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now? | MyKCM

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained:

“Although the headwind of severe supply constraints ...

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Feb. 10, 2020

The Price Is Right

 

How Pricing Your Home Right Makes a Big Difference | MyKCM

 

Even in a market where there might be big buyer demand for homes and low inventory, it doesn’t mean you should price your home as high as the sky when you’re ready to sell. Here’s why making sure you price it right is key to driving the best ...

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Posted in Money, Pricing, Selling
Sept. 6, 2018

Staying Debt Free


Debt2

Reducing debt is the first step to achieving financial freedom! Practice these good habits to stay motivated while paying off debt, including creating a budget and tackling one debt at a time. 

1. Be mindful of spending.

Whether you want to lower your debt or pay it off ...

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Posted in Money