Benchmark is proud to support “Operation Home Giveaway” and our philanthropy partner The Boot Campaign. This is a letter written from Stewart Hunter, Benchmark CVO and Founding Partner: Our Mission is to give mortgage free homes away to our wounded warriors. What an amazing act of patriotism it is for you to participate in changing […]
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Chris Kyle Honored at Memorial Service in Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — As military service members carried the flag-draped coffin out of Cowboys Stadium, the sounds of bagpipes echoed and people saluted Chris Kyle, an ex-Navy SEAL sniper who dedicated his post-military career to helping other veterans. Widow Taya Kyle spoke through tears earlier, surrounded by her husband’s military friends, her voice trembling as [...]
5 Super Bowl 2013 Commercials Everyone is Talking About
The “Big Game” was last night and these are the 5 Super Bowl commercials all your friends will be talking about today. There were some clear winners (and some losers) during the four hour broadcast. Can you believe 30 second ads cost almost $4million? If you skipped the game you can catch up right here! [...]
What You Should Know About First Time Home Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Over 1/3 of all real estate purchases are first time homebuyers and this infographics helps us understand who they are. We used data collected by the National Association of Realtors and turned it into a fun way to digest the information. Check out our very first infographic and feel free to share it: (Click on ...
More Americans Confident They Can Get Mortgages
The housing slowdown may have been accompanied by an inability for potential homeowners to obtain mortgages, but the latest Fannie Mae National Housing Survey shows movement on the mortgage consumption-front. For the month of November, 51% of survey respondents said it would now be easier to obtain a mortgage. This larger vote of confidence suggests [...]
Opt-Out of Receiving PreApproved Credit Card Offers
Are you tired of having your mailbox stuffed full of unsolicited mail, including preapproved credit card offers or personal loan applications? Are you fed up with telemarketing calls just as you’re about to sit down to dinner? There is help out there! By visiting one website you can stop all that junk for 5 years. [...]
Mortgage Lenders See Tighter Credit Under New U.S. Rules
Mortgage bankers and Realtors are warning that it could become even harder for borrowers to qualify for a home loan early next year as the industry faces a barrage of new rules. Regulators are preparing to release the language of two rules taking effect in January to set standards for non-abusive lending and require banks [...]
15 Year Old Buys Her 2nd Investment Property in Florida
Willow Tufano is a 15 year old girl that has just purchased her second investment home in Port Charlotte, FL. She found this steal on the MLS for $17,500 and began renovations on Monday. Where does Tufano get the money to buy houses? She finds free items, fixes them up, and sells them on Craigslist. [...]
Creating a Budget For Family Vacations
When you want to plan a vacation with your family, there are many things to consider. While you still need take care of your day-to-day living expenses, you also need to think of ways to put a little money aside every month for your trip. This can be challenging, especially if you do not have [...]
How to Prepare Your Home For Sale During The Holidays
I’m all for decorating during the holidays. In fact, I have boxes and boxes in my attic of Halloween and Christmas decorations. However, should I put my home on the market during the holidays, I’d use about a fraction of what I have. There’s a reason behind it. When I decorate, I “add” to what’s [...]