Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Landlord
Being a landlord sounds easy. You just bought a new house, so why not rent out the old one? You may even have friends that have been landlords…
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Homeowner Tips
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…
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…
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…
Ways Your Home Can Make Money Without Selling It
Wouldn’t it be nice to make some money off your house since you are paying for taxes, your mortgage and insurance? Well, there are plenty of ways to…
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Finishing Out A Basement
That extra square footage in your basement beckons you to make it something special. Sure, you have managed to store all your chemistry textbooks from college 10 years…
Seven Ways to Boost Your Home Value (Without Going Broke)
Without spending thousands and thousands of dollars, you can boost your home value with some sweat, creativity and ingenuity. Whether you want extra value for a future sale…