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You'll want to get home insurance before disaster strikes. Just don't fall for these 5 myths that could lead to higher costs down the line.

5 Home Insurance Myths That Could Cost You Whether you’ve owned a home for years or are buying your first home, purchasing insurance can be con...

Take a look at this breakdown of how condo insurance works.

Determining Your Condo Insurance Needs Buying a condominium can be a smart start to being a homebuyer, without many of the maintenance hass...

This article explains the differences between a second home and an investment property.

Understanding Investment Properties: What You Should Know Unlike a second home, where a homeowner lives for a portion of the year, an investment property is p...

The goal is to save on costs and add convenience and security throughout your home.

How to Take Advantage of Smart Home Features According to a recent HomeAdvisor research report, Americans spent on average $564-$2,260 to install...

Looking to increase your home's energy efficiency? Tackle the kitchen first.

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Features That Won't Break the Bank Eco-friendly features are all the rage today as homeowners commit to living greener lives. But for t...

Leaks can not only increase your utility bill, they can also cause water damage that can be costly to repair.

How to Prep Your Home Before Leaving for Vacation Nothing beats the feeling of packing up and heading out the door for a long-anticipated vacation. Be...

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Buying a new home before summer's hectic pace arrives means you have a higher chance of finding your dream home, a more seamless closing process and more time to settle in and enjoy all your new home has to offer during the summer months.

Advantages of Buying a Home Before Summer If you’re considering moving soon, buying a new house before summer fully gets underway offers...

If you've been putting off costly home updates due to uncertainty about whether you'll stay or sell, consider making the investment sooner rather than later so you can enjoy the time, effort and expense and still see your investment pay off when it's time to sell.

Home Updates to Enjoy Now and Add Value Later Many homeowners find themselves in a personal debate between wanting to update spaces throughout the...

Did you know you can keep ants out of your kitchen with a lemon?

How to Keep Pests Out of the Kitchen No matter how much of a critter lover you may be, pests in your kitchen is never fun. But many consu...

Comfort your pet with these tips.

3 Ways to Soothe Your Pet During Storms When preparing to batten down the hatches during a storm, don’t forget to pay attention to you...

Set it and forget it!

Apps to Make Saving Easier Saving for a home, retirement, a vacation or anything else can be difficult. The median retirement s...

Adding a dog to your family? Here are common expenses to know.

The Costs of Owning a Dog One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet. Feed...

If you or someone you know is having trouble repaying a student loan, there are some great tips in this article.

Repaying a Student Loan? Be Aware of These Issues The average college graduate in 2016 had $37,172 in student loan debt, according to the website Stud...

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

4 Mantras to Make You Happy Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful c...

Sick of talking about the weather? You're not alone!

Ending Small Talk: Tips for More Meaningful Conversations Having more meaningful relationships with friends both new and old is a great goal, and it can start...

How do you make the most of your wall space?

Getting Creative With Your Wall Space Do you have a blank wall with no idea what to put on it? Rethink the boring family photo with these ...

Are you aware of the benefits your credit card offers?

Best Ways to Use Credit Card Concierge Somewhere on your credit card statement—or maybe even on the back of the card—is contact information...

Do you have a dark room that you'd love to lighten up? These tips can help.

5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to lo...

Is your home security system a scam magnet? Here's how to foil fraudsters.

Protecting Yourself from Alarm System Scammers If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, y...

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Do you usually skip the fine print on credit card offers? Here's why that's a bad idea.

Understanding Credit Card Offers: Are You Reading the Fine Print? The fine print at the end of a credit card offer letter can tell a consumer a lot more about how goo...

Avoid becoming a victim of debt collection scams by paying attention to these red flags.

How to Check If a Debt Collector Is Legitimate Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—more ...

Construction is underway in Frisco making way for the future Universal Kids Resort...

Progress in Motion – Universal Parkway Under Construction Construction to build an important 6-lane roadway in northern Frisco is underway. Universal Parkway will move traffic around the future Universal Kids Resor...

With the recent changes, it's more important NOW THAN EVER to ensure you file your Texas Homestead Exemption! This exemption reduces the county-appraised value of your home and, as a result, lowers your property taxes! WOOHOO!

In addition, your residence homestead is protected from future appraisal value increases of more than 10% per year from the date of the last appraisal plus the value of any new improvements.

Reach out to me with any questions, I'm here to help!

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No. 4: Don't move debt around!

6 Small and Easy Steps to Improve Your Credit Score The best way to improve your credit score is simple, but not always that easy: Reduce your debt. Pay...

Now that you've purchased a house, it's time to bring a dog into the mix! The following breeds will make perfect companions for time-home homeowners.

The Best Breeds for First-Time Homeowners If you’re a first-time homeowner, the odds are good you will soon be ready for the fun and res...