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Paula Pant is a real estate investor and the founder of AffordAnything.com, a popular finance website.

Articles by Paula Pant

Mortgage StrategyNovember 1, 2016

How Can I Build Home Equity More Quickly?

Few assets build wealth as well as real estate does. Learn about home equity, how it works, and how you can accelerate its growth on your own home(s).

Mortgage StrategyOctober 30, 2016

How Do I Avoid Paying Mortgage Insurance On My Mortgage?

Frightened about mortgage insurance? Don't be. In most cases, paying MI is temporary and, in others, a well-timed refinance can erase it completely.

Mortgage StrategyOctober 14, 2015

Should You Use Home Equity To Pay For College?

Home values are rising and so are college tuitions. In response, homeowners are turning to cash-out refinances to cover student costs. Is this a smart idea?

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