Buyers must make many important decisions when narrowing down potential properties to buy. One big decision is choosing how much land they want to have. Some people picture a nice lawn with room for a dog to roam and kids to play; others picture barely enough grass to require a mower.
Believe it or not, summer is officially over – the first day of fall has come and gone, and cooler weather is fast approaching. You will soon mow your lawn for the last time until spring, which means it’s almost time to prepare your lawn mower for months of storage.
Your house is one of your biggest investments and the place you call home, so it is important to have the right amount of insurance coverage to protect it. There are specific reasons you may want to adjust your insurance coverage, or even shop around for a different company to provide it.
Why change companies? Here are a couple of examples:
A basement is the foundation of a healthy and structurally sound home. Unfortunately, there are several common issues, like water and moisture problems for example, that impact everything from air quality to the long-term structural integrity of the house. And the list doesn’t end there.
Hurricane season is in full force this year, and as we watch other states brace for the next big storm to strike, it pays to remember that New England is not impervious to large storms and their damage.
As a homeowner, there are a few tests for your home that you may be considering, but perhaps you don’t understand the benefits. The two most common are for water quality and for radon gas, which determine if your home’s water and air are as safe as they appear to be.
As homeowners, we strive to keep our property and family out of harm’s way, but there are some hidden hazards in your home that you may not have thought about. For example, there are key places in the home where fire can unexpectedly start, or damage to the home can threaten its structural integrity.
You may be surprised to learn that the homeowners insurance you purchased, which is required by any mortgage lender, doesn’t cover everything. In fact, things like floods and mold are probably not covered.
It pays to read the fine print and educate yourself before you choose a policy or add on to your current one.
Mold
If your house is on the market and you have an upcoming vacation, should you still take it? What if offers come in? What about the safety of your property from theft?
Relax, and don’t cancel your week away. If you have a qualified, trustworthy real estate agent working for you, your home may actually be easier to sell with you not around.
Why?
You love your pet – after all, he or she is a member of your family. But if you are selling your home, you should know that some people won’t love encountering your pet (or any of their signature messes!) during a showing.
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