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When selling a home, there are rules you must follow. If your house has mold, termites or there’s some old heating tank buried in the basement, and you know about it, you can’t pretend those problems don’t exist. Disclosure laws are in place, and require someone to...
Buying title insurance is a pretty straightforward process. A title company will walk you through the process and will do almost all of the work itself. Still, there are some things to know about how to find a good title insurance company and how much the service...
Selling your home will involve a lot of paperwork. The requirements may vary somewhat depending on where you live, but the following are some of the most important documents youll likely need:Documents From Your Purchase of the HouseYoull need the original sales...
If you’ve owned a home for several years and made responsible financial decisions, you may have built a significant amount of equity. Home equity is the difference between the current market value of your house and the amount you still owe on the mortgage. If the...
Owning a tiny home can leave you debt-free, but it can still have some big costs.Buying a tiny home can be a way to get out from under the burden of a home loan"or at least lead to a smaller mortgage"but there are other costs buyers should know about before they find...
Paying less than 20 percent on a down payment on a house will likely require buying private mortgage insurance by the lender.The insurance, called PMI for short, is used to reimburse the bank if you default on the loan.It isnt too expensive"usually between 0.5 and 1...
If youre going to rent a truck when moving, one of the first questions the clerk will ask you is: Do you want to buy the optional insurance we offer?While your auto, homeowners or renters insurance may cover damage to a rental truck or your contents inside the truck...
Homes cost a lot of money to maintain. But are you spending extra money unnecessarily on upkeep? Here are seven of the most expensive mistakes you could be making in your home:1. Using Traditional Light Bulbs.If you still have incandescent light bulbs in your home,...
If you’re environmentally aware, you’re likely already doing several things at home to help the planet. Recycling, using less water and fuel and making smart purchasing choices can all help reduce your carbon footprint. Composting is a fantastic way to help out mama...
Living in a small space?Try these tips to make more room in your tiny home or studio.– Take advantage of vertical real estate by using wall space to install shelving for books, off-season clothes, and more.– Hanging storage is king in small spaces, and again, can...
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When selling a home, there are rules you must follow. If your house has mold, termites or there’s some old heating tank buried in the basement, and you know about it, you can’t pretend those problems don’t exist. Disclosure laws are in place, and require someone to...
Buying title insurance is a pretty straightforward process. A title company will walk you through the process and will do almost all of the work itself. Still, there are some things to know about how to find a good title insurance company and how much the service...
Selling your home will involve a lot of paperwork. The requirements may vary somewhat depending on where you live, but the following are some of the most important documents youll likely need:Documents From Your Purchase of the HouseYoull need the original sales...
If you’ve owned a home for several years and made responsible financial decisions, you may have built a significant amount of equity. Home equity is the difference between the current market value of your house and the amount you still owe on the mortgage. If the...
Owning a tiny home can leave you debt-free, but it can still have some big costs.Buying a tiny home can be a way to get out from under the burden of a home loan"or at least lead to a smaller mortgage"but there are other costs buyers should know about before they find...
Paying less than 20 percent on a down payment on a house will likely require buying private mortgage insurance by the lender.The insurance, called PMI for short, is used to reimburse the bank if you default on the loan.It isnt too expensive"usually between 0.5 and 1...
If youre going to rent a truck when moving, one of the first questions the clerk will ask you is: Do you want to buy the optional insurance we offer?While your auto, homeowners or renters insurance may cover damage to a rental truck or your contents inside the truck...
Homes cost a lot of money to maintain. But are you spending extra money unnecessarily on upkeep? Here are seven of the most expensive mistakes you could be making in your home:1. Using Traditional Light Bulbs.If you still have incandescent light bulbs in your home,...
If you’re environmentally aware, you’re likely already doing several things at home to help the planet. Recycling, using less water and fuel and making smart purchasing choices can all help reduce your carbon footprint. Composting is a fantastic way to help out mama...
Living in a small space?Try these tips to make more room in your tiny home or studio.– Take advantage of vertical real estate by using wall space to install shelving for books, off-season clothes, and more.– Hanging storage is king in small spaces, and again, can...