Do’s and Don’ts of Setting Up a Home Office

If you’re thinking of setting up a home office, it’s important to do it right. If you don’t, it can cost you money and decrease…

Avoid Scams

Most of us think we won’t be duped by a scammer, but these people are good at what they do and desperation sometimes causes us…

Homeowners Insurance Covers More and Less Than You Think

 When most people think of homeowners insurance, they think of the coverage they’d need if their house burned down. (With the recent fires in Lake…

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

 You may have heard the old adage, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Well, it’s true. Obvious boundaries can certainly reduce frustration and confusion. But good…

How to Reduce Inheritance Tax

 Last week, I mentioned a few tips about how to hold title (own real estate) in ways that help your heirs avoid the hassle and…

 Time For Some Seasonal Maintenance

With autumn comes cooler weather and the need to do home maintenance if you want to be safe and warm this winter. Here are a…

Read Your Homeowners Insurance Policy So You’re Not Left Out in the Cold

Last week, I shared information about some of the important coverage homeowners insurance provides, from structural damage to personal property replacement to liability insurance. I…

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors – Part II

Last week, I shared some ideas about how to maintain good relations with your neighbors. Disputes with neighbors can be expensive and stress provoking. In…

Keeping Your Home Safe and Healthy

Most of us vacuum our carpets and dust our shelves fairly regularly to make sure our home is a comfortable place to live. We also…

How to Avoid Giving Your Estate to the State

For the vast majority of American homeowners, their home is the single largest asset they will ever own; and like the rest of their financial…