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Amber Hunt

Having perfected the art of karaoke over the last 10 years, Amber is happy to teach you about karaoke etiquette, song selection and how to "jam" on the mic. If karaoke isn't your thing, Amber can also help you with your personal finance woes. Perhaps she'll even do it in song! Whether you're a Material Girl or if you Work Hard For The Money, Amber’s got you covered.
3 Steps to Being Prepared for a Home-Related Tragedy - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

Top 5 Ways to Prepare Your House for a Tornado

As we ease into tornado season it is important to keep in mind these 5 simple ways for you to protect yourself and your house from a tornado.

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Bankruptcy Options and How They Affect Your Mortgage

Bankruptcy is a bummer. No one has ever said “OH MAN! I’m so excited to file bankruptcy! It’s going to make everything so awesome!” That being said, sometimes it needs to be done. If you have explored all of the alternatives and have decided to file bankruptcy, it’s important that you know what your options are and how they will impact your existing mortgage, or your future ability to obtain home loan financing.

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Finding the Right Rental Property Management Company

If you’re thinking about renting out your house, you may be considering hiring a rental property management company to take care of the details. But how do you find the right rental property management company? And what exactly do they take care of? We’ve got your answers!

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6 Tips for How to Rent Your House

Want a new house but need to do something with the house you already own? If you’re not ready to sell your home, there are some things you need to know before you rent your house. We’ve broken down six tips that any soon-to-be landlord needs to be aware of. Before you take the plunge and start ruling over a stranger in your abode, read these tips to make sure you’re fully prepared to rent your house.

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How to Find the Best Android and iPhone Apps

There are a few methods for finding the best Android and iPhone apps for your personal finance, gaming, or any other needs. With a little research, you’ll be enjoying the warm glow of a new app in no time.

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Repaying the 2008 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Did you take advantage of the first-time home buyer tax credit in 2008? If so, you have to pay it back. I wish I was lying, but like George Washington, I can’t tell a lie. Also like George Washington, I have wooden teeth. But all the wooden teeth in the world can’t get me out of paying back this interest-free loan. If you’re in the same boat, read up on the details of this credit and the repayment requirements.

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Credit Report and Scores: The Importance of Staying on Top of Your Numbers

How often do you check your credit report and scores? Once a year? Twice a Year? Never? Find out about the importance of checking your credit report and scores, how credit scores are used in qualifying you for a loan and how you can protect yourself from identity theft. All in one article! You may think it’s too good to be true…but it’s not. It’s just true.

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The Quicken Loans Mortgage Process Gets Even Better: Introducing the New MyQL!

We’re making some BIG changes to MyQL, our cutting edge online tool that makes getting a mortgage easier than ever! Whether you’re a new Quicken Loans client or you’re thinking about choosing us as your home loan lender, you’ll want to take a sneak peek at some of our upcoming changes! Exciting things are on the horizon at Quicken Loans! Be the first to take a glimpse at the new MyQL!

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Electric, Gas and Other Top Fireplace Alternatives

Chestnuts roasting on an open…candle? When you buy a home, chances are pretty good that you are going to have to compromise something, and for us our compromises were the lack of a porch and a fireplace. The good news is that there are fireplace alternatives out there for those of us that are fireplace-challenged.

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