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  • 8 Ways To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
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    8 Ways To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

    Summer is on its way, and while more sunshine and warmer days are wonderful, melting in to your sofa ... isn't. But how can you keep your home at a comfortable temperature without blasting the A/C? Here are a few tips to help you — and your house — beat the heat this summer.
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  • How to Polish Up Your Online Presence
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    How to Polish Up Your Online Presence

    If you typed your name into Google right now, do you know what would show up? If a new customer or prospective business partner did the same, you'd want to be confident that they're going to like what they find — or that they can find you at all. Your online presence is typically where you make your first impression, so it's essential that your information is consistent across platforms and aligned with your brand and business goals.
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  • How To Be A Competitive Buyer In Today's Housing Market
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    How To Be A Competitive Buyer In Today's Housing Market

    Let's not sugarcoat it. If you're buying a home this year, you'll probably face some serious competition. Homes are going under contract almost as soon as they're hitting the market, and with very little inventory to choose from, they're also selling well above list price.
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  • 5 Productivity Hacks For When You're Slammed At Work
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    5 Productivity Hacks For When You're Slammed At Work

    PICTURE THIS: Your sales pipeline is full of hot prospects, referrals are pouring in, and you're on target to meet or exceed your goals for the quarter. It sounds like a dream come true, but what about the flip side? When business is thriving, you're likely also faced with an overflowing email inbox, a jam-packed calendar, long hours, and an overall higher demand on your time and energy.
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  • Don't Let Your Buying Power Slip Away
    How Higher Interest Rates Affect Your Buying Power
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    Don't Let Your Buying Power Slip Away

    While mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows, they've started creeping up this year. As the economy continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, experts are predicting that rates could continue to rise. So, what does this mean if you're planning to buy a home?
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  • The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
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    The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership

    Homeownership is good for you. It helps you put down roots in a community, provides a sense of stability, is an excellent investment, and can even help you save on your taxes. Let's explore how owning a home can mean more cash in your pocket at tax time.
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  • Iowa Finance Authority Names Northwest Bank as a Top Mortgage Lender in 2020
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    Iowa Finance Authority Names Northwest Bank as a Top Mortgage Lender in 2020

    Northwest Bank is named a Top Mortgage Lender in 2020. The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2020 top mortgage lenders. The awards were given to the lending institutions and loan originators who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2020.
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  • The Rise of the Multigenerational Home
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    The Rise of the Multigenerational Home

    Over the past century, the typical American home has been a picture of independence and self-reliance. An emphasis on the nuclear family in the post-war era led to homes that were designed for privacy and seclusion — as opposed to communal living with extended family — which largely represents the housing landscape today.
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  • WayPoints New Home Edition
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    WayPoints New Home Edition

    If you know exactly what your home should look like, where it should be, and every feature it must have, but you can't seem to find it anywhere, then it could be time to build your own. This quarter in Waypoints, we're sharing insights into new-home construction, from market trends to homebuilding ideas and considerations.
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