February 1st is my agency anniversary, so this time of year always brings back a lot of memories, and even some of the anxiety I felt back then. I didn't share this post on social media back when I originally wrote it. I felt the need to be intentional this time around. Not for me, but in case it could help someone who could relate, or even give a little hope.
This blog post won't save you time on the phone. It won't save you from shuffling through paperwork to find the most current statement. It won't make the decisions any easier. But my hope is that it will give you an idea of what to look for, and see what options are available.
Technology has made the initial search for a home much more convenient. Online pictures and virtual tours can help save time, but this is no ordinary internet purchase. Which is why you should seriously consider hiring a professional.
An escrow account can be a great way to help simplify the process of combining common and required expenses associated with buying a home.
Since we know the time will come, the next best thing to do it to be prepared. So what do you do before and after the storm passes?
When it comes to buying your first home, there are some steps you can take to make sure you are in the best position to make an offer when you find "The One".
There seems to be this fear on either end of the insurance spectrum...no one wants to be underinsured, but no one one want to be paying for too much coverage either. It's a pretty delicate balance of comfort that we need to find when it comes to insurance. No one knows what might happen later [...]
There is never a bad time to look around and take inventory of all the things you have collected. The overwhelming part is knowing where to start.
An car accident can be a very traumatic experience, even a small fender bender. I remember about 10 years ago, I was on my way home after a long day at the office. About 6 blocks from my house, a car making a left hand turn didn't allow enough time and hit the front of [...]
It's a pretty amazing feeling to look around inside your first house. The future looks bright. A few coats of paint here and there, new furniture to freshen the place up, and a flat screen TV mounted on the wall will make this place feel like home in no time. The best part is...it's yours! [...]