Sorting Out the Family Home, Laden With Possessions

By KIT EATON Published: March 13, 2013 I am not a hoarder. In fact, I’m exactly the opposite: I would love to live in a minimalist house, and have strong

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Risky Business: 66% of Renters Don’t Have Insurance

by Kate Rogers Two-thirds of American renters are taking a major risk when it comes to their  belongings. A new survey from  InsuranceQuotes.com finds only 34% of American who rent

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Insurance When Your Home’s a Piece of History

by Terry Sheridan …Historic-home insurance policies cost about 20% more than your standard homeowners insurance… Premiums also depend on your home’s location, including its proximity to a fire station, hydrants

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Double-Check Renderings’ Details Before Buying Pre-Construction

By: Jill Urban With city inventory so low, many people are once again buying pre-construction, relying on floorplans and renderings before pulling the trigger… … She recommends reviewing the rendering

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The 7 Top Home-Buying Mistakes You Should Avoid

By Kate Ashford Insanely low mortgage interest rates—and the knowledge that they’ll eventually go up again—make a lot of people feel like it’s time to buy a house right now.

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Homeowners concerned about sinkhole insurance

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Residents in a Tampa area neighborhood where a sinkhole swallowed a man and destroyed a house are worried after a second sinkhole was found nearby… …”If you

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Pare Down the House Payments

Borrowers are turning to interest-only mortgages so they can invest the cash elsewhere By ANNAMARIA ANDRIOTIS Affluent borrowers are signing up for the same type of mortgage that pushed many homeowners

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