Steps to Remove Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
If you purchased a home with less than 20% down, you're likely paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Here’s how you can remove it:
1. Pay Down Your Loan to 80% Loan-to-Value (LTV)
Once your l...
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Home Security Basics: Essential Tips to Protect Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary, and keeping it secure should be a priority. Here are some basic yet effective security tips:
1. Secure All Entry Points
Lock all doors and windows, even when you're home. Install deadbolts on exterior doors. Rei...
Do You Need a Backup Generator for Your Home?
Many people live where power outages occur quite often. This can be caused by storms or simply an unreliable power grid. If you experience regular power outages, you may be wondering if you need a backup generator. Here are some consideration...
Considering Solar Panels?
With soaring energy costs, many homeowners are turning to solar for both their homes and their cars to save money. With solar companies touting huge monthly savings for electricity costs, how can you know what makes sense for your needs? Here a...
The Benefits of Owning a Second Home
As the world emerges from the pandemic era and begins to look for a new normal, we’ve all changed the way we look at homeownership and lifestyle. More and more, families are forgoing exotic vacations and using the savings to enhance their hom...
Home Fire Abatement Tips: How to Protect Your Home from Fires
A house fire can be devastating, but there are steps you can take to reduce your home’s risk. Here are some key fire abatement strategies to keep your property safe:
1. Create Defensible Space
Maintain at least 30 feet of cleared space ar...
Tips for Writing a Winning Offer in a Competitive Market
In today’s competitive housing market, making a strong offer can mean the difference between landing your dream home or losing out to another buyer. Here are some key strategies to ensure your offer stands out:
1. Get Pre-Approved, Not Jus...
5 Nursery Design Trends for the Modern Home
One of the most exciting parts of expecting a baby is decorating the nursery. Today’s young parents are shunning the traditional pink and blue for more contemporary styles that blend with the rest of the home. With themes ranging from boho to...
Additional Criteria When Hiring a Listing Agent
Most sellers spend a long time considering whether they should sell their home. These same people who have considered all the financial and personal pros and cons of moving hire the first real estate agent they like. While certainly it’s impo...
Prepping an Empty House for Sale
You read that right. Should you “prep” an empty house? This is not about adding furniture or plants to a vacant home, but it’s about looking at the empty home and making it more appealing to buyers.
While data shows staged homes sell f...
Should I Use My 401k to Buy a Home?
Buying a home can be a financial stretch. With soaring home values and rising interest rates, many potential first time home buyers find saving for a down payment increasingly difficult. For many people, the main source of savings is in the for...