Angela Peters

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Twisty Pasta!

By Angela Peters - January 04, 2024
Twisty Pasta! While some historians believe pasta originated in Italy, most are convinced Marco Polo actually brought it back from his epic voyage to China. The earliest known pasta was made from rice flour and was common in the east. In Italy, pasta was made from hard wheat and shaped into long strands.—bringing this ancient food much closer to modern-day spaghetti. However, the earliest It

Invest in Yourself by Owning a Home

By Angela Peters - November 22, 2023
What is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popul

Buying a home? Learn about your down payment options now

By Angela Peters - November 20, 2023
Buying a home? Learn about your down payment options now Lack of savings and the inability to outlay any cash for a down payment continues to be the biggest hurdle facing first time home buyers. Unfortunately, many would-be buyers incorrectly assume they must come to the closing table with a hefty amount of money, and as a result, they continue to delay homeownership. Yes, lenders love to see

Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

By Angela Peters - November 17, 2023
Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It’s a symbol of stability, independence, and having a place to truly call your own. But for Gen Z, the “Zoomers” born between 1997 and 2012, making that dream a reality can feel like quite the challenge today with higher mortgage rates and rising home prices. But achiev

The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Angela Peters - November 15, 2023
The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home. Living with siblings, parents, and even grandparents can help you save money, give or receive childcare, and spend quality time together.

Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed

By Angela Peters - November 13, 2023
Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). That report covers the difference in net worth for both homeowners and renters

How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True

By Angela Peters - November 10, 2023
How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True Homeownership is the American Dream. Our veterans sacrifice so much in service to our nation, and one way we can honor and thank them is to ensure they have the best information about the benefits of VA home loans. For more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or s

Thinking About Using Your 401(k) SEP ETC To Buy a Home?

By Angela Peters - November 08, 2023
Thinking About Using Your 401(k) SEP, IRA ETC To Buy a Home? Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You’re not alone. Some people think about tapping into their 401(k) savings to make it happen. But before you decide to dip into your retirement to buy a home, be sure to consider all possible alternatives and talk with a financial expert.

The History of S'mores: Ancient Greeks, Girl Scouts, and One Very Puritanical Minister

By - October 17, 2023
The History of S'mores: Ancient Greeks, Girl Scouts, and One Very Puritanical Minister The first recipe for the campfire treat is 95-years-old, but the seeds of the s'more go back much further. While the first official recipe appeared more than 95 years ago, the undocumented tradition of the s'more may have started earlier. The very first marshmallows came from a plant called Althaea officina

Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

By Angela Peters - October 09, 2023
Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop renting or recogniti

Home Prices Are Not Falling

By Angela Peters - October 06, 2023
Home Prices Are Not Falling During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the residential real estate market. If it made you question

Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

By Angela Peters - October 06, 2023
Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than yo

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