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Deciding Whether to Move or Refinance

If your current home isn't meeting your financial and lifestyle needs, you might be deciding to refinance or move to a new home. Refinancing can free up funds for other uses, including renovations, but moving gets you into a home that works for you right away.

Deciding Whether to Move or Refinance

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If your current home isn't meeting your financial and lifestyle needs, you might be deciding to refinance or move to a new home.

Refinancing can free up funds for other uses, including renovations, but moving gets you into a home that works for you right away.

Both options have numerous pros and cons, making the decision much more difficult.

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If your current home isn't meeting your financial and lifestyle needs, you might be deciding to refinance or move to a new home. Refinancing can free up funds for other uses, including renovations, but moving gets you into a home that works for you right away. Both options have numerous pros and cons, making the decision much more difficult.

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  • In this guide, we help you make the "refinance or move" comparison so you can settle on what's right for you and your family.

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