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Buying Your First Home Together

Buying Your First Home Together

You’ve just reached one of the biggest milestones in your life- you got married! Would I scare or excite you if I told you there’s another one coming right down the way. Can you guess what it is? Buying your first home together, of course! Here are 5 tips to get you through it: Do it together. You’re a team now and you must begin working like one. Plus, this can be fun. Start by looking to see which homes are available in the neighborhood(s) you like then make a list of what

5 Ways You Can Save Money as Newlyweds

5 Ways You Can Save Money as Newlyweds

Being a newlywed can be hard work- especially in the finance department. As you’re establishing your new lives together, it’ll be a good idea to start putting some money away. Whether you decide to save it for a rainy day, want to save to buy a house, or just have some money put away, it’s never a bad idea to keep some cash on the side. Here, I have put together 5 different ways you can save money. Share Meals. This one may be a little extreme to think about, but it makes sen

5 Ways to Decorate Your Home on a Budget

5 Ways to Decorate Your Home on a Budget

As you know, buying a house can be a little pricey and a little overwhelming. After it’s all said and done, you have the house you’ve always wanted- hopefully- and the only thing left to do is to turn that house into a home. This, too, can get a little pricey. The last thing you want to do or even think about after putting up a down payment along with closing costs and such is how much it’s going to cost to decorate. If you’re budget is a little tight, don’t worry. Here are 5

5 Tips to Successfully Living Together

5 Tips to Successfully Living Together

In today’s economy, especially in Colorado, it is becoming more and more common for couples to move in together in order to save on money. If this is the case for you, or even if you're newlyweds beginning a new life, it is important to recognize there are a lot of struggles that couples face by living together. It’s a new journey in life, but with hard work, love, and determination, these challenges can be overcome. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind before and during your tran

Planning Your Wedding/Celebration on a Budget

Planning Your Wedding/Celebration on a Budget

Warm weather has arrived and with it comes many celebrations including and especially weddings! Having a celebration can get expensive, but it IS possible to get it done (beautifully I might add) and have fun… on a budget. Here are 5 tips: Take advantage of the warm weather and have an outdoor ceremony and/or reception. You could pull it off for really cheap, if not free! Consider reserving space at a park or even a friend or family member’s house. A backyard can turn out to

End of School- 5 Tips for Staying Focused

End of School- 5 Tips for Staying Focused

Summer is nearing, which means school is coming to an end. There is so much excitement happening from the simplicity of warmer weather to the complexity of prom, graduation, and prepping for college. Whether you have a student or you are the student, here are 5 tips for staying focused. 1. Get Organized. Believe it or not, being organized is key when it comes to being productive. Not only is it easier to find things you need when you need them, but it also increases your per

Kelli Strott │Universal Lending │Newlywed Lender Colorado

Hi! I'm Kelli. It's my mission to help newlywed couples and first-time home buyers finance the home for their happily ever after. I love empowering people to make sound financing decisions. Learn more about me here.

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