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El Paso: A Hot Housing Market with Affordable Homes and Well-Paying Jobs

Jun 29, 2020 | Local Credit

El Paso sits in the westernmost section of Texas, and it is across the border of Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. The Rio Grande divides the two busy cities which have economies that rely on each other. Like Austin and Dallas, the city is growing and busy, but it offers a...

The Chicago Housing Market Outlook in 2020

Jun 5, 2020 | Local Credit

Chicago is always one of the best places to invest. This trend remains in 2020. Chicago has a diverse economy that makes it one of the wealthiest cities in the world. It’s also the most popular tourist location in the US for both leisure visitors and business...

Experience the Best Houston Texas Has to Offer with This Top 10 Activities List

May 30, 2020 | Local Credit

New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles are some of the most well-known cities in America. Add Houston, Texas to that list. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and is a must-see for any tourist. When planning your weekend getaway or a road trip...

Current Housing Market in New York City

May 15, 2020 | Local Credit

New York City is an expensive housing market. However, this is one of the most progressive cities around the world, and numerous circumstances point to it being a relatively good time to be a buyer in the New York City housing market. Due to the mid-March news of the...

The Houston Housing Market in 2020 and How Your Credit Score Affects Home Loans

Apr 30, 2020 | Local Credit

Houston is the fourth largest city in the U.S and the biggest city in Texas, with a population of 2.3 million people. Houston is one of the top markets in the nation for real estate investing with its diversified economy and a huge demand for housing. In 2019, the...

Keeping Things Weird: What to Do in Austin, TX

Mar 30, 2020 | Local Credit

You know the saying - “Keep Austin Weird”? Well, Austin, TX is undeniably cool, and if you’re looking to visit or move to the city, there are tons of things to do from food trucks to music festivals and swimming holes. Whether you’re on a budget or looking to splurge,...

Common Credit Card Myths Debunked

Mar 15, 2020 | Financial Tips

Accessing the internet from our smartphones, tablets, and laptops – virtually anywhere across the globe – has certainly made our lives easier. With seemingly endless information available on the Web, however, comes a great deal of inaccuracies, including everyone’s...

7 Quick Wins To Pay-Off Debt You Can Do Today

Feb 29, 2020 | Financial Tips

When you’re under a mountain of debt, you know precisely how Atlas felt with the weight of the world on his shoulders! Whether it’s credit cards with sky-high balances, medical bills from an accident, or neverending student loan payments, it can be challenging to see...

First-Time Homebuyers in Dallas: Average Credit Score & Tips for Budgeting

Feb 15, 2020 | Local Credit

Thinking about becoming a first-time homebuyer in Dallas? Congratulations! The decision to buy your first home is both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you start thinking about the financial impact it’s going to have on your life. You want to make sure...

How Does LexisNexis Tie Into the Credit Repair Process?

Feb 3, 2020 | Credit Reports

There are many things that credit repair companies claim to be able to help you with. How many times have you come across an ad or website claiming that a company can help you with a million different things like collections, charge-offs, late-pays, judgments, tax...

How to Buy a House with Bad Credit: Is It Possible?

Jan 23, 2020 | Financial Tips

It’s a new decade, and you have the gigantic goal to purchase your first home by the end of the year. But you worry about your credit score. What if you can’t get a reasonable interest rate for a home loan? Is it really possible to purchase a new home this year? ...

The Austin Housing Market: Tremendous Growth in 2019 & Predictions for 2020

Jan 15, 2020 | Local Credit

Everyone wants to live in Austin! Since 2012, the housing market has continued to boom year after year, thanks to consistently ranking as one of the best cities to live in the United States. Add to the mix that many large companies, like Apple, Dell, and eBay, are...