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Alexa Privacy-Minded Home Security Options for the Camera Averse As a homeowner, security and privacy can be an important priority. Learn about how to secure your home without always keeping a watchful eye. SHARON LEETODAY Guest post by Eric Murrell  It’s never been easier to secure your home, thanks to an abundance of new gadgets on the market. Setups that once required professional installation and […]
DIY 8 DIY Projects That (Surprise!) Require Permits “Eh, we’ll just knock it out this weekend, not going to worry about the permit”… not so fast there partner. No shooting from the hip here! You can not only get into trouble with your insurance company and the local building department, but when it comes time for you to sell? You better have that […]
damage 6 Flood Insurance Myths Debunked If you live in a designated flood zone that requires flood insurance, then you need to understand your policy. What is covered and (more importantly!) what is NOT! If a flood swamps your home, will insurance cover the damage? That depends on the value of your home, the amount of water damage and whether you […]
buying First-Time Homeowners: Everything You Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance Oh my…this is a MUST READ for First Time Home buyers!  Don’t leave home without it! What exactly is home insurance and do I really need it? Ready to buy your first home? Before you dot the I’s and cross the T’s on your mortgage, it is important to understand the ins and outs of […]
buying MUST DO’s Before you move into your new home! The moving frenzy never ends: Even after you close, the to-do lists drag on and on—endless pages of bullet points that keep you up at night when all you want is to begin your new life. Some of them are fun, like redecorating and buying new furniture.  Others, not so much. “When you move into […]
insurance The Effect of Environmental Hazards on Home Value   There are several factors that weigh on home value, including condition, location, and—in areas where they are most pronounced—environmental hazards such as poor air quality. According to the ATTOM Data Solutions recent Environmental Hazards Housing Risk Index, 17.3 million single-family homes and condominiums have a high risk of an environmental hazard, with Denver, Colo., […]
buying What You Need to Know Before Buying Mortgage Insurance If you’re like many borrowers who have less than 20 percent of a home’s value in equity or saved for a down payment, you need to know how mortgage insurance affects the cost of buying a home. What Is Mortgage Insurance? Mortgage insurance—also known as private mortgage insurance, or PMI—protects lenders from default on conventional […]
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