Many people often wonder what their homeowner’s Insurance fully covers. We know everything is covered if it’s due to fire or any extreme damages, however if you’re jewelry is lost or even stolen, prepare to receive an amount of up to $1,500 for the missing jewelry. It is not per item but as a whole […]
Are Your Insurance Deductibles Right For You?
A deductible is something that is often accompanying an insurance policy. This deductible is the amount one pays initially before the insurance starts to kick in. for example, if the deductible on a house is $500 and a tree falls on the house, this is the amount that the homeowner is expected to pay before […]
Don’t buy a home until you’ve done these 6 things, say real estate experts
There are many preparations to make before buying a home. Most importantly, perhaps, you need to make sure you don’t buy more house than you can afford. Generally, you shouldn’t be spending more rehab roughly 28-30 percent on your total monthly payment. You also need to budget for your closing costs, which can add thousands […]
The Best Free or Cheap Home Inventory Apps of 2019
Home inventory apps can be enormously useful in documenting and organizing your property, making both moving to a new residence and filing a home insurance claim much easier and more efficient. These apps — including Sortly, Nest Egg, Blue Plum and others — allow you to do things like taking pictures of your belongings and […]
What Should I Keep in a Safe Deposit Box?
A safe deposit box at a financial institution is (even in the digital age) a good way of securing important valuables or documents that must be protected, and/or which could be needed after the owner dies. You will receive a key, and often the bank will keep one as well, with both keys needed to […]
What Is a Property Title Search? Why It Matters for Buyers and Sellers
A property title search is a crucial part of the real estate sales process that determines who has legal ownership of a piece of property, and ensures that nobody has any claims or liens that could complicate the sale. After an offer has been accepted, the title search reviews a wide variety of federal, state […]
Open House Safety Tips for Homeowners
It’s important to protect your safety and your belongings when selling your home. Safeguard your jewelry, prescription medications and other things thieves might try to steal by hiding them, locking them up or removing them altogether. Use the buddy system and avoid showing a house completely alone — this is good for your safety, and […]
5 Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
Burglary, while on the decline, still is prevalent and hits 1.4 million homes a year. You do not want to be one of them! Burglars are brazen and will rob you in daylight as most people do not take as many safety precautions then. Leave your windows, doors, cars, garage doors locked. Do not post […]
5 steps to take after buying life insurance
Buying life insurance is an important step towards financial security for your whole family. After purchasing a policy the job is not done. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the details of the policy. Set up a calendar to review the policy once a year. Make sure your will is up to date so the […]
3 Possible Outcomes of Canceling Your Home Insurance
Canceling your homeowners insurance, even if you haven’t used it for a long time, is potentially a very risky decision with major ramifications for your future. The liability protection your insurance provides, for example, can protect you from a crippling financial blow if someone sustains an injury on your property for which you are liable. […]