Homeowner

I help people who own homes or buy homes make the best use of their money through financial strategies.

Maybe you own a home and have taken a “set it and forget it approach,” but now want to make more strategic decisions with the money that you spend on your home.

Or maybe you want to achieve the dream of homeownership with your first home.

Whether you’re interested in maximizing your net worth for existing real estate or looking for the best path to homeownership, I can help you get there.

I want to…

Achieve the dream of homeownership
Home equity
Mortgage
Avoid the Money Pit
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About me

Hi, I’m Nicole Hamilton.

Like you, I’m interested in making good financial decisions around home buying, refinancing and selling.

I’ve been a homeowner since 2004, and since then have refinanced, bought and sold a few properties of my own.

Early on, I refinanced a home in a situation that wasn’t ideal and overpaid. And, I bought a property upstate that cost me more money than the pleasure I got out of it. Along the way, I learned from my many missteps…

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Featured articles

Real estate as an investment
wealth and homeownership
home equity loans
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Featured videos

What is home equity and why is it important?

What is “1 point” on a mortgage? What does that mean?

Should you get a HELOC or a cash out refinance?

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The formula for homeownership

Podcasts featuring Homeownering

The “Systems Simplified” podcast, hosted by Adi Klevit

“Fintech Next,” hosted by Sheela Ursal

“The Better Off Podcast,” hosted by CBS’s Jill Schlesinger

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Client testimonials

" I’ve never seen or even spoken with anyone who can explain complicated financial concepts in a way that makes a person feel at ease... and like they are an equal."

- Kristin O, Alberta, CN
Homeowner - Homeownering
2022-12-30T15:00:12-05:00
" I’ve never seen or even spoken with anyone who can explain complicated financial concepts in a way that makes a person feel at ease... and like they are an equal." - Kristin O, Alberta, CN

“It was really cool to be able to see the differences between my (refinancing) options really clearly, and getting the roadmap for the best way to go about it made it that much easier.”

- Michael O, Santa Fe, NM
Homeowner - Homeownering
2022-12-30T15:00:39-05:00
“It was really cool to be able to see the differences between my (refinancing) options really clearly, and getting the roadmap for the best way to go about it made it that much easier.” - Michael O, Santa Fe, NM

“Very informative. You have reaffirmed some things and enlightened me on others. Important things I did not know.”

- Beatrice T, Denver, CO
Homeowner - Homeownering
2022-12-30T15:00:57-05:00
“Very informative. You have reaffirmed some things and enlightened me on others. Important things I did not know.” - Beatrice T, Denver, CO

“Your analysis and expertise helped me avoid making a costly mistake. I know where to turn now for my complex real estate finance questions!”

- William P, Baltimore, MD
Homeowner - Homeownering
2022-12-30T15:01:31-05:00
“Your analysis and expertise helped me avoid making a costly mistake. I know where to turn now for my complex real estate finance questions!” - William P, Baltimore, MD
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Homeowner - Homeownering