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Home Warranty Wisdom: Navigating the Ins and Outs for Ultimate Peace of Mind
When it comes to protecting your home and ensuring peace of mind, many homeowners contemplate purchasing a home warranty. This blog provides insights into the benefits and drawbacks of such warranties and offers some valuable tips if you're considering this option.
Small Towns in Maine Series: Owl’s Head
If you find yourself in midcoast Maine and you don’t like the people around you, you are probably not in Owl’s Head. There are not a lot of T-shirt shops or knick-knack stands, and no national, name brand stores or chain restaurants to draw in earth’s masses. Owl’s Head is a quiet place, for quiet people that simply want to enjoy coastal Maine at it’s best.
It’s Not Just About Price, It’s About What’s Hiding in the Contract. Six Part Series: Part Four
Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line.
Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high.1 This has given an unexpected financial boost to many homeowners during a challenging time. However, for some renters, rising home prices are making dreams of homeownership feel further out of reach.
If you’re a homeowner, it’s important for you to understand how your home’s value contributes to your overall net worth. If you’re a renter, now is the time for you to figure out how homeownership fits into your short-term goals and your long-term financial future. An investment in real estate can help you grow your net worth, build wealth over time, and gain a foothold in the housing market to keep pace with rising prices.