Tag: Homeowner

Posted on 06/05/2022

Mortgage points can be a confusing topic, especially if you’re not familiar with them. And while they are hefty in value, the information surrounding them is often overwhelming. So, let’s start with the most basic point: What, exactly, are mortgage points, and why do I need to know about them? Here’s a quick and simple guide to understanding...

Homebuyer

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Home Renovations: 3 Things That Could Happen to Your Homeowners Insurance

If you own a home, then you have a home insurance policy. This policy is there to provide you with coverage in the event of something unexpected — such as significant damage from a storm or stolen property. If your home is damaged, you may be able to put some of your insurance claim toward upgrades and renovations,...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 04/04/2021

Top 7 Home Maintenance Tips

Image by fede13 from Pixabay Just as your car needs regular maintenance, so does your home. It may not be the highlight of your weekend, but home maintenance is crucial. Keeping your home in tip-top shape will help prevent problems down the road and give you an edge when you decide to sell. Check Your HVAC System A...

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Cleaning Tips

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Zoning Basics for Homeowners & Investors

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay The regulations of real estate zoning have the potential to make or break a property, but not everyone is aware of these laws until they're confronted with the day-to-day realities of them. We'll look at the basics of zoning, and what investors and homeowners should keep in mind before making plans. There...

Zoning

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Posted on 11/17/2019

Address Fraud and How To Avoid It

The advancement of technology has inadvertently aided the schemes of scam artists, and even though people are now aware enough to avoid being scammed through texts, calls, and emails, technology has only given these scammers new sophisticated ways to maintain their level of menace in the world today through the use of the internet. Address fraud, a type...

Homeowner

Moving Tips

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Posted on 11/10/2019

Rate Your Financial Health

No need to spend hours and endless spreadsheets to understand where you stand financially. With a few key factors and simple math, you can give yourself peace of mind. A clear picture of your finances will provide you with confidence and calculating the ratios of things like your debt & income will be a big help you plan...

Financial Planning

Homeowner

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Posted on 08/25/2019

5 Skills Every Homeowner Should Have

Picking up a few DIY skills is vital to both new and old homeowners. It is hard enough that you have to spend money taking care of the family and a few other things that you can't possibly fix. Why waste some more on problems you can resolve in a few hours. True, some home projects are better...

Diy

Home Repair

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Posted on 05/19/2019

Common Home Emergencies

No homeowner ever wishes to have to deal with certain emergencies at home, but in the off chance that you happen to face any of these common ones, there's no need to fret. Just follow these instructions, and you may be surprised at how well you handled the situation. 1. Leaking Roof While you call a professional roof...

Home Repair

House Roof

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Posted on 04/21/2019

What to Know About A Second Mortgage

A second mortgage is a loan that enables you to take funds against the value of your property's equity above your primary mortgage. An asset like a home has every tendency to gain value over time. Second mortgages are an excellent means of using your property for other projects without selling it outright. What is a second mortgage?...

Personal Finance

Second Mortgage

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