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FHA Loan Requirements for New Homeowners
FHA loans make homeownership easier, but it has requirements for down payments, credit scores, private mortgage insurance, and more.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Moving?
Moving can be a headache, but one thing that makes a move easier? Knowing how your homeowners insurance can protect you along the way. So does homeowners insurance cover moving? The simple answer is …
Mortgage Refinancing Options and What They Mean
If you’ve never refinanced your mortgage before, it can feel like a steep learning curve. How do you know which refinancing option is right for you? Refinancing simply means you take an existing …
How to Keep Pipes from Freezing
Freezing pipes are one of the most common home insurance claims in the winter. In fact, along with internal water damage, they are the third most common claim and cost about $10,849 to repair on …
What Is a Cash-Out Refinance? Experts Explain When It’s …
In a cash-out refinance, you take a loan out for the loan balance you already have plus a portion of the equity accumulated in your home. That amount beyond the loan balance can be used for a variety …
Florida Landlord Tenant Law in a Nutshell
When you lease out your Florida home, condo, or mobile home, you become a landlord – and that means you have obligations to your tenants that are enforced by Florida law. In fact, you don’t even need …
15 Tips for First-Time Landlords
Being a landlord isn’t always easy, especially if you’ve never owned an investment property before. These tips for first-time landlords can help you start off on the right foot. Remember, the habits …
How to Become a Landlord
Most folks want to become a landlord because they’ve heard it’s a good financial opportunity. Investment properties are typically easy to finance, and with the right planning, they can be pretty …
How to Afford Fire Insurance in California
For the last three wildfire seasons (2018, 2019, and 2020), Californians have seen extremely high wildfire activity. How high? The Camp Fire racked up $16.65 billion in claims and expenses. And the …
What to Do If Your Homeowners Insurance Is Cancelled
You just got a notice from your home insurance company that says your policy is being canceled. Now what? Take a deep breath and get ready to act quickly. You have a small window to get things back on …
The California Homeowner’s Guide to Defensible Space
If you live in California, chances are good that you’ve heard the term “defensible space” in the last few years. And if you live in a state responsibility area, you’re likely aware that you are …
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