If you own a house, homeowners insurance is a necessity. A storm might damage your home, your belongings might be stolen, or someone might be injured. Without homeowners insurance, you would be responsible for paying those bills, which could easily total thousands of...
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The Truth About 20 Percent
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How to Take Advantage of Smart Home Features
According to a recent HomeAdvisor research report, Americans spent on average $564-$2,260 to install a home automation system, with prices ranging as high as $15,000 to install a hard-wired system. While outfitting your home with a full suite of smart home technology...
For the Self-Employed Buyer: What You Need to Apply for a Mortgage
For the self-employed, applying for a mortgage can seem like an even more daunting task, especially if you can’t predict your monthly income. But although there may be a few additional hurdles to clear, the self-employed can certainly qualify for a mortgage, and the...
Great Garages for Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are the largest generation shaking up the real estate market these days, according to research by the National Association of REALTORS. However, when compared with the generations that came before them, millennials remain delayed in purchasing their first...
[VIDEO] Shedding Some Light on the Local Real Estate Market
Cedar Rapids/Marion IA Real Estate Market Update_1st qtr 2024 Beth Brockette, of Brockette Homes with Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is here to give you an update on the real estate market as we head into spring. Since about 2018 or 2019, we started seeing a big change in...
4 Ways to Turn Your Bedroom into a Good-Night’s-Sleep Enabler
Just because bedrooms are not usually the first thing people see when walking into a home, it doesnt mean theyre not worthy of some love. There is no better investment than one which gives you peace of mind, and a well-equipped bedroom can give you even more than...
Houseplants for a Healthier Home
Studies show that plants canIncrease o2Most plants release oxygen throughout the day, but some varieties, like orchids and Gerbera daisies, release oxygen at night, too.They might help you sleep better.Improve air qualityPlants help remove toxins that can cause...
Homeowners Insurance: Know What’s Covered
If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
Loan Assistance Options for Disabled Homebuyers
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are plenty of disabled people who may need help buying a home.The good news is, help is available. Here are some laws and programs designed to make...
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What Homeowners Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover
If you own a house, homeowners insurance is a necessity. A storm might damage your home, your belongings might be stolen, or someone might be injured. Without homeowners insurance, you would be responsible for paying those bills, which could easily total thousands of...
The Truth About 20 Percent
Published with permission from RISMedia.
How to Take Advantage of Smart Home Features
According to a recent HomeAdvisor research report, Americans spent on average $564-$2,260 to install a home automation system, with prices ranging as high as $15,000 to install a hard-wired system. While outfitting your home with a full suite of smart home technology...
For the Self-Employed Buyer: What You Need to Apply for a Mortgage
For the self-employed, applying for a mortgage can seem like an even more daunting task, especially if you can’t predict your monthly income. But although there may be a few additional hurdles to clear, the self-employed can certainly qualify for a mortgage, and the...
Great Garages for Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are the largest generation shaking up the real estate market these days, according to research by the National Association of REALTORS. However, when compared with the generations that came before them, millennials remain delayed in purchasing their first...
[VIDEO] Shedding Some Light on the Local Real Estate Market
Cedar Rapids/Marion IA Real Estate Market Update_1st qtr 2024 Beth Brockette, of Brockette Homes with Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is here to give you an update on the real estate market as we head into spring. Since about 2018 or 2019, we started seeing a big change in...
4 Ways to Turn Your Bedroom into a Good-Night’s-Sleep Enabler
Just because bedrooms are not usually the first thing people see when walking into a home, it doesnt mean theyre not worthy of some love. There is no better investment than one which gives you peace of mind, and a well-equipped bedroom can give you even more than...
Houseplants for a Healthier Home
Studies show that plants canIncrease o2Most plants release oxygen throughout the day, but some varieties, like orchids and Gerbera daisies, release oxygen at night, too.They might help you sleep better.Improve air qualityPlants help remove toxins that can cause...
Homeowners Insurance: Know What’s Covered
If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
Loan Assistance Options for Disabled Homebuyers
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are plenty of disabled people who may need help buying a home.The good news is, help is available. Here are some laws and programs designed to make...