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What is a Home Equity Loan?

Not even a year ago, you could refinance your entire mortgage to get cash out of your home’s equity while taking advantage of record low rates. The market is changing and rates are rising, but you still have options to make your home work for you. Home equity loans, also known as second mortgages, are a potential tool that can help you access some of your home’s equity, keep the rate on your existent mortgage, and still achieve your financial goals.

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Three Ways to Repel Insects in Your Home

Whether you’ve spotted an ant or two or have a family of fruit flies that have decided your kitchen is their new home, it can be frustrating to find a quick, non-toxic way to get rid of these unwanted visitors. For homeowners who own pets or have small children, having a successful solution that won’t harm curious mouths or paws is essential. Here are three ways to safely repel insects within your home:

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Prepping Your House for Fall

Fall is already quickly approaching, and now is the best time to start prepping your house for fall weather and take advantage of the sunshine and blue skies while we have them. From getting your furnace checked to cleaning the gutters, here are some ideas to jumpstart your autumnal prep-work:

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Carrington Develops New Customer Dashboard

We're always looking for ways to improve the homeownership journey and make it as easy as possible for our customers. That's why Carrington has created a new customer dashboard, personalized for you. You can gain quick access to details on your home, loan, and other products and services we have to offer to help make the entire process of owning a home – or purchasing a new home – as seamless and rewarding as possible.

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Home Maintenance 102: Spring Edition

March is almost already at its end, which means it’s time for spring cleaning and home maintenance! Spring cleaning can be an opportunity to start a new season with an organized home, and Carrington is here to help! Check out below for a comprehensive list of spring cleaning tasks—we’ve even broken them down into groups so you can focus on one set of manageable tasks each day:

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