Finding Your Way Home

College tuition can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and students often use loans to help pay for their education. However, many don’t take advantage of available scholarships, essentially missing out on free money. According to Sallie Mae, a leading student lender, it comes down to a lack of awareness and common misconceptions about what it takes to qualify.

To help students and families cash in on college scholarships, Sallie Mae offers the following five tips:

SOLD!  Our very own CENTURY 21® agent Mark Bond did an astounding job using his expert knowledge of the Hideout to help his clients find their dream home and make their way to another successful closing! Congratulations to the new owners of this Ranch home in the gated, four season, "Gold Star" awarded Hideout community! 

If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult if you have poor credit.

A second mortgage can use a home’s equity as collateral for a second home loan, allowing up to 80 percent of a home’s value to be borrowed. However, getting a second mortgage through a home equity loan or line of credit can be difficult if you don’t have a credit score of 680 or better.

There are few rooms in your home more important than your kitchen. It’s where your household starts its day with breakfast and where you gather at night to prepare dinner. From birthdays to holidays to dinner parties, your kitchen is a central part of your life.

$234,000

This stunning Saltbox home in The Hideout emanates rustic grandeur! Remodeled home sits on wooded and tranquil 0.62 acre parcel just moments from community amenities including the marina, lake, and pools. 

For details about this magazine worthy home or your own private tour of The Hideout community, call CENTURY 21® agent Mark Bond at (570)352-8874 or (570)689-2111.

SOLD!  Our very own CENTURY 21® agent Mark Bond did an astounding job using his expert knowledge of the Hideout to help his clients all the way to another successful closing! Congratulations to the new owners of this Chalet home in the gated, four season, "Gold Star" awarded Hideout community! 

Our team at CENTURY 21 Select Group has the know-how to make your real estate dreams come true!  When you're ready to get started, give the professionals a call at (570)689-2111. 

A divorce can be one of the most difficult things to go through in life. Financial mistakes after a divorce don’t have to be on that list.

Here are some money mistakes to stay away from so you can bounce back and move forward with your life:

Not Budgeting
With your income likely being cut in half after a divorce, it’s a good time to set up a budget and adjust your lifestyle.