Best Hurricane Shutters: A Definitive Ranking
If you live in Florida, hurricanes are a reality you must prepare for. The 2020 hurricane season is proof: it now holds the record for the most active season in history with 30 named hurricanes and …
Mortgages Explained: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide
Without the funds to buy a home outright, you’ll need a mortgage to buy your first home. And you’re not alone – 63 percent of homeowners currently have a mortgage. Of the 37 percent of homeowners that …
8 Ways to Avoid Turkey Fryer Fires This Thanksgiving
Turkey fryer fires are all too regular an occurrence on Thanksgiving, which is already the peak day for home cooking fires in the United States. Every year, there are 172,900 cooking fires – in other …
Holiday Home Safety Tips for 2020
May your days be merry and bright – and may all your holidays be safe. How to Have a Safe Holiday Season The 2020 holiday season is officially here. In years past, that meant it’s time to start …
Gathering for Thanksgiving? Read These COVID Safety Tips
We have a lot to be thankful for, but one thing’s for sure: this Thanksgiving will be unlike any other because of the pandemic. And if you’re like most folks, this time of you has you wondering how to …
How to Prepare for an Earthquake
In July 2019, two earthquakes in small Southern California towns caused nearly $200 million in damage. Homeowners in Argus and Trona in San Bernardino experienced significant property damage. While …
Airbnb Host Checklist: Make Your Listing Stand Out
Do you own a home, townhouse, or condo that you rent through Airbnb? That’s a great way to put your extra space to use and generate more income, especially if your place is in a destination-worthy …
20 Easy Home Projects to Tackle During Quarantine
Tired of baking bread and zoning out in the evenings to Netflix? These easy projects may be just the thing you need to keep yourself busy – and reinvigorate your space! – while staying at home. Easy …
13 Ways to Afford a House
Dreaming about owning a home but feeling like it’s out of reach? It might be more doable than you think. Mortgage interest rates are near record lows, and that’s projected to continue for the …
The Homeowner's Guide to Zombie Insurance
Your homeowners insurance may cover damage from the zombie apocalypse. Yes, you read that right. We’ve all seen the movies about zombies: usually a virus breaks out and suddenly friends and neighbors …
8 Halloween Frights Home Insurance Can Cover
Halloween can be especially scary for homeowners. Between accidental fires and unexpected company (supernatural or otherwise), it’s no wonder insurers see upticks in vandalism and property damage …
Tricks to Paying Off Credit Cards
Credit cards are hard to pay off, and if you’re like most of the US population, you probably have some credit debt to your name. In fact, the typical American has four credit cards and an average …
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