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Maximizing a home down payment can make sense: The bigger the down payment, the lower the monthly mortgage bill and the better the chance of building equity more quickly.

But putting too much down could leave you without enough cash for home maintenance or an emergency. How can you find a good balance?

Make a Home Down Payment Without Wrecking Your Finances Maximizing a home down payment can make sense: The bigger the down payment, the lower the monthly mortgage bill and the better the chance of building equity more quickly. But putting too much down could leave you without enough cash for home maintenance — or anything else. Pinpointing the right a....

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It's very nice to have a playhouse in the backyard for your kids, but putting it right over your garden might not be the best idea. Keep your garden safe from destruction by canines, toddlers, etc. by surrounding it with a short perimeter fence and you won't constantly have to start from square one!