How to do a home inventory.
Right now, can you remember every item that’s in your home? And how much you paid for it? And where the receipt is? Chances are… you can’t. And that’s common. But, that’s also why it’s smart to have a record of the information. When you have a home inventory, it’ll...
A Guide to Buying Your First Home.
Step 1: Done. You met with a lender, and you’ve been approved for a mortgage. (Not yet? No worries. Read our blog Mortgage 101: Tips for first-time home buyers.) But… now what? What comes next? No matter who you are or where you’re looking to live, buying your first...
Buying a home? 22 red flags you could find.
When you’ve finally found the house of your dreams, it’s easy to see only the positives — the best things about it. When you’ve made up your mind and you’re ready to make an offer, you start to think through what furniture should go where and which paint colors could...
Retiring? 6 insurance questions to ask yourself.
Retirement. Instead of working 9 to 5, you’re clocking in hours and hours of personal time. Instead of commuting to and from, you’re traveling near and far. For many people, it’s an entirely new time of life, and it often makes for an entirely new kind of life. But,...
The Mortgage Glossary
Before you get a mortgage, get the facts, learn the terms and preview the process. Get started now. A-Credit: The best credit rating (which often results in the lowest prices) Acceleration clause: A provision that says the lender can demand the entire loan to be paid,...