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There are many reasons why you might be interested in hiring a home contractor. These professionals are an important part of helping someone attain their dream home. While everyone cares about the price of the contractor, this is not the only factor that you should consider.

At CBC, we consider every month military appreciation month. Our business has supported military veterans and veteran groups since we opened our doors. We understand the extensive contributions our military members make to our country. Many of our employees are veterans themselves, representing every branch of the military. We take pride in...

 May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest relocation period in the calendar year. Around half of all moves take place in the summer between early May and Labor Day. Many families decide to relocate during summer months, while school-aged children are out for summer vacation. Military PCS cycles also result in thousands of...

Tapping into the equity of your home is only an advisable option in specific circumstances. You have worked hard to gain equity, so don’t tap into it unless it’s a necessity. Cash-out refinancing is on the rise yet again. In the second quarter of 2017, equity cashed out increased $1.2 billion from the first quarter. Experts believe the current...

A new law could make mortgage qualification easier.

On March 14, the US Senate passed a bill aimed at rolling back regulations from the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. The nation faced a mortgage crisis nearly 10 years ago, prompting the creation of the Dodd-Frank regulations. Currently, the US House of Representatives is considering the bill, which will...

April is Fair Housing Month, and this month is of particular import because it marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act is a vital piece of legislation that helps to protect the civil rights of groups that are discriminated against while seeking housing.

Tracking and maintaining credit is a vital but extremely difficult task. Large purchases such as buying a home are exponentially more challenging with poor credit. March is Credit Education Month, making it an ideal time to revisit your credit and start taking the steps to improving it. Try these 7 tips to improve your credit so you can buy a...

Interest rates are rising, and in some ways, that’s a good thing. The Federal Reserve slashed rates to near zero years ago when the economy plunged. Now employers are hiring, and unemployment is consistently low. Americans have more money in their pockets, so they’re more willing to spend. Companies are investing in growth, which stimulates the...