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First-time Homebuyers Step-by-Step Guide
Your Home is Out There
Shopping, Homes, Worth Saving For, Infographic
At first glance, the path to home ownership can seem pretty daunting. But with Summit's help, you can follow our step-by-step guide to buy your first home with ease and confidence. From preapproval to moving day, we've got the resources you need for each stage of the homebuying process — including mortgage loan officers to guide you along the way. Together, we'll help you stop daydreaming about your new house and start celebrating your new home.
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Homebuying: Must-know Tips and Must-have Tools
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As you get ready to buy a home, you’re faced with so many exciting possibilities. But with those possibilities come a lot of “what ifs.” That’s what we’re here for! From mortgage loan officers who are ready to answer all your questions to informative homebuying events, we’ve got the resources you need every step of the way. Together, we’ll make sure you get the right home for you.
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ARE YOU GETTING THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR GROCERY BUCK? DON’T ASSUME—FIND OUT!
Money Tips, Red Shoes, Shopping
Here’s a non-news flash for you: Groceries cost a lot of money! In fact, the average family of four spends more than $1,000 a month at the grocery store.*

That’s a lot of dough, but there are ways to save.
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THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN! HERE’S HOW TO USE THE NEXT THREE MONTHS TO CREATE A MORE MEANINGFUL, BUDGET-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY.
Holidays, Red Shoes, Shopping
If that reality leaves you feeling a mixture of excitement and dread, we have good news: You’re not alone (46% of women and 78% of men think holiday shopping is more stressful than the DMV!) and we have some ideas that can help.

Discuss holiday expectations with your loved ones.
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Back-to-School Shopping: Budgeting 101
Financial Freedom, Worth Saving For, Shopping, Kids
When it comes to back-to-school shopping, everyone is after big savings and great deals. To help you beat the crowds and the costs, we’ve compiled a few tips on how to get everything your student needs, and save some cash (and stress) along the way. Class starts now!
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Prepare for Back-to-School
Homes, Kids, Red Shoes, Shopping
Wasn’t it just the first day of summer? How can the stores already be sending back-to-school flyers? We feel your pain—it’s ours too!—but if you wait to shop your kids could end up with the dregs (remember the “settling for Anna folders when she really wanted Elsa”? You so don’t want to go there) and the sales will be over.
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