24 Oct 2019 Credit Matters When Purchasing a Home When you start your house hunting process, you probably have a list of features that your dream home will have – an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, a great backyard. Lenders have a list of ideal features that a mortgagee will have. At the top of that list is a great credit score. Understanding your […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
21 Oct 2019 A Pipe Burst in My House… Now What? If you are a homeowner, you have probably experienced a home maintenance surprise. If you haven’t yet, chances are it will happen at some point. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you take the next step. Are there more serious issues? This is always a good place to start when you see […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
3 Oct 2019 Understanding Your Amortization Schedule Congratulations, you bought a house! Before you’re able to unpack the last box, your mortgage company has probably been in touch about making that first monthly payment. Welcome to homeownership! If you are itching to get that loan paid off quickly, it helps to look at the amortization schedule that was provided by your lender. […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
26 Sep 2019 What Kind of Insurance Do I Need for My Home? Home is where the heart is. It’s also usually where all of our stuff is and if you want to protect your belongings against fire, flooding, theft, or other accidents, you will need insurance. Insurance is essentially a contract that you, the insured, have with the insurance company that says that they will pay for […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
19 Sep 2019 What To Do When You Inherit Real Estate The passing of a loved one is often a difficult and emotional time. There are many things to arrange and if the person owned real estate, there can be some additional steps to consider when dealing with inheriting property. Understanding taxes: Taxes are never fun but they are even less appealing when you are also […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter