Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You

Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down. Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big step in life. How…

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even…

Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move

Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s…

What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have…

FRIDAY- INSURANCE INSIDER- REPLACING YOUR ROOF

What to know about replacing your roof with insurance   If bad weather damages your roof, your homeowner’s insurance might help you fix it. Before you need to repair or replace your roof, ask your insurance company or agent these questions: ·        Do I have replacement cost or actual cash value coverage? When you buy or renew…

Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are

Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at…

Your Home May Be Overpriced…

If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced Has your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, especially right now. That’s because the supply of homes available for sale is still far lower than what we’d see in a normal year. That means buyers have fewer options…

WHY HOMEOWNERSHIP IS WORTH IT

Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home has a whole…

4th of July Safety Tips- Insurance Insider

4th of July Safety Tips American Flags, BBQ at your patio and Fireworks galore! Many of us celebrate 4th of July with those three things. Although fireworks during 4th of July are as American as apple-pie, did you know that more than twice the number of fires are reported on that day than on any other day…