June 1, 2022
AgencyMobile Home Buying Checklist
For the right home buyer, there are plenty of advantages to buying a mobile home. The price, of course, is usually far lower than a standard single-family home. Plus, mobile home communities often include shared spaces like swimming pools, playgrounds, and clubhouses. Should you include mobile homes in your house hunt? Buying a mobile home is […]
May 25, 2022
AgencyBefore Signing a Lease…
One quick note before we get started – make sure you have an organization system where everything’s in one place prior to starting your apartment journey. Having a folder or designated virtual storage place comes in handy when you need to reference anything pertaining to your apartment, renter’s insurance, or lease. 1) Let’s define “lease” […]
May 18, 2022
AgencyRental Terms
Is Being a Landlord Right For You? Being a landlord involves a variety of tasks. Duties include advertising vacancies, screening tenants, evaluating and purchasing rental properties and performing routine maintenance and repairs. On the financial side, a landlord must also be adept at collecting rents, keeping the books, dealing with taxes, observing local laws, making […]
May 12, 2022
AgencyLandlord Beginner’s Guide
Have you been bitten by the income property bug, or are you moving and planning to rent out your old home to a new family? Or do you simply want to lease out your home on weekends or when you’re away on vacation? There’s a lot to consider before you take the leap into becoming […]
May 4, 2022
AgencyBuying a Vacant Home
Why buy a vacant home? One of the biggest perks is being able to make the home whatever you want it to be. You can make it your new home, create a vacation home, rent it out, or fix it up and sell it to someone else. In some cases the seller may be willing […]
April 21, 2022
AgencyHome Security Tips
Home security has become an important issue for everyone, no matter where you live. While there’s no foolproof way to stop every break-in, many burglaries are preventable. Keep in mind that burglars search for easy targets. Here are some security measures that may force burglars to look elsewhere: Use the right locks and solid doors Choose […]
April 13, 2022
AgencyClassic Car Insurance 101
You’ve spent a lot of time and money on your classic, antique, or vintage car. It’s your pride and treasure. With all of that time and money invested in your classic car, you’ll want to buy the appropriate insurance. Since regular cars devalue over time and classic cars typically increase in value over time, you’ll […]
April 6, 2022
AgencyDistracted Driving Awareness Month
One of the leading causes of car accidents is texting and driving. Texting while driving is an increasingly common practice across all ages. Statistics report that an alarming one in five drivers text while behind the wheel. It is not just a problem with teens anymore! Regardless of who is doing it, one thing remains the same; texting […]
March 30, 2022
AgencyDoes Your House Need Gutters?
Every time I’m in my house and hear the rain start to pound on my roof, the only thing that goes through my mind is…gutters. Were you expecting me to say, lush greenery or a beautiful rainbow? The fact is, my home doesn’t have rain gutters and it needs them, badly. My husband built our […]
March 24, 2022
AgencyBoat Insurance 101
What is boat insurance? Boat insurance covers you in the event of a loss or damage to your boat. It covers most watercrafts with motors, including fishing boats, pontoon boats, paddle boats, leisure crafts and yachts. Boat insurance does not usually cover canoes, kayaks or personal watercrafts (PWC). For small watercrafts, you may find some limited […]