Month: November 2022

Key points:  Homeowners insurance is a requirement when you’re getting a mortgage.  Even if you’re paying cash for a home, it still makes sense to have the protection a policy can offer.  Your home is a major asset, and an expensive catastrophe could strike at any time. There is a reason some home buyers are […]

More homebuyers – both new and experienced – are going the old house route.  These have become easier to locate with the popularity of TV shows like This Old House and Cheap Old Houses.  Restoring an older home can be both satisfying and profitable, but it’s also a major commitment.  Here are some things to keep in mind before […]

Both mortgage rates and rent prices are rising, which makes the “rent or buy?” question trickier than ever.  While this has caused some would-be homebuyers to put their plans on hold, you may not be content to do this, especially if your rent continues to increase with every new lease.  While interest rates are a […]