Who's Responsible When a Tree Falls on Your House?
A fallen tree can be devastating to a home. So, who's responsible for the bill?
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Do I Need Flood Insurance?
Even just one inch water in your home can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. It might be time to consider insurance.
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Ask the Expert: What Is a Home Inventory?
Quick, tell us the make, model, and serial number of your TV. How about the name of the paint you used in your upstairs guest bath? Can't remember? Okay, one more. How much longer do you have on your hot water heater's warranty? Any idea? Sounds like you need a home inventory.
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Is Firework Damage Covered by Your Homeowners Insurance?
Maybe you don’t have the best aim when it come to setting off fireworks. One broken window and one small house fire later, does your homeowners insurance cover the damages?
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How To: Protect Your Home and Valuables During an Open House
An open house means a lot of strangers in your home. You won’t be there to watch over everything, so how do you protect your home and valuables?
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What's the Deal with Private Mortgage Insurance?
Most lenders are going to ask you to have a 20 percent down payment before they’ll lend to you. If you don't have it, does that mean home owning is out of your reach? Before you agree to pay PMI, consider all the options.
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Why Did My Mortgage Payment Go Up?
Unexpected bills are no fun, but your mortgage doesn't fall into that category. It arrives, right on time, and you pay it, just like that. Until it surprises you. Here's why your mortgage payment went up.
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First Time Home Buyer? Don't Make These Mistakes
You probably fell a couple of times when you were learning how to walk. Right? You hardly ever do something completely right the first time you try. Buying a home is no different. Lucky for you we put together a list of some of the common mistakes first-time homebuyers make. So, learn from others mistakes and be (almost) perfect the first time.
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Play by Play: Rebuilding After a Natural Disaster
In October 2015, Columbia, S.C. experienced historic and devastating floods. Those who were most severely affected are still navigating the tricky process of rebuilding. Trevor Jackson tells us his story of working his way through FEMA, insurance, contractors to finally getting back in his home.
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Your Recipe for a Healthy Monthly Mortgage Payment
There's a chill in the air, and you're probably pulling out your favorite fall recipes, like chili and roasted butternut squash with pasta, and you might even be looking ahead to Thanksgiving, and thinking about stuffing, turkey, and all the fixings. But what's your recipe for a healthy monthly mortgage payment?
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