How to Figure Out Your Homeowner’s Insurance Deductible
Most people pay their homeowner’s insurance through their mortgage company. So, when they get the renewal notice in the mail, they usually don’t even read it and toss…
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Lee Nelson
Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
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Why You Should Buy Moving Insurance
The excitement and fears of moving across town or across the country are real for most people. But an added protection for your peace of mind could be…
Things You Should Know Before Getting a Home Security System
Your neighborhood has seen a rash of car thefts and home burglaries. You want to avoid the same consequences. You decide to invest in a home security system.…
Home Offices Becoming Oases with Fireplaces and Great Views
Many clients of Brad Brooks use their home offices to experiment with materials they may not feel comfortable with using in the main home areas. They ask for…
The Type of Dog Breed Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance
You fall in love with sweet Maggie Mae, a puppy with a mixture of Rottweiler and a few other breeds. She’s calm, loving and gets along great with…
8 Costly Missteps New Homeowners Make Their First Year
You cannot wait to buy a home to make it your own – possibly tear down some walls for an open floor plan or build a pool in…
Creative Ways to Use a Sloping Backyard
You fall in love with a home, settle in and then discover your backyard is sloping so badly that there’s not much you can do with it. But…
Pros and Cons of Buying a New House
When someone decides it’s time to buy a home, they also need to decide whether it will be a new build or an existing home. Benefits and problems…
Pros and Cons of Zero Downpayment Mortgage
It just sounds too good to be true – buying a home with no money down. But that does happen for some people because of loans available with…
Do’s and Don’ts of Rent-to-Own
It can sometimes be tough for people to buy a house these days. To make it easier, some seek a path to ownership through a rent-to-own property. It’s…