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Mortgage Protection Insurance – What It Is And Why You Need It

Buying a new home is exciting and scary at the same time. It is a big responsibility. By considering ways to protect your investment, you will have peace of mind in knowing that your home is protected. Mortgage protection insurance is a perfect way to protect your home in the event something drastic happens to [...]

Home Equity Insurance And Your Home Buying Prospects

There is a new product on the market that may appeal to those about to purchase their next (or first) home. Home equity insurance is designed to protect home owners against any future losses of equity due to a fluctuating real estate market. You can be protected by up to 20% of the homes purchase [...]

Dogs Can Hurt Your Homeowner’s Insurance

Buying a home, like owning a car, means buying homeowner’s insurance. But, if you own or obtain a dog, your insurance could be revoked, denied, raised or removed.  Insurers may charge you a higher rate, exclude your dog from liability coverage or turn you down cold, based on your dog’s breed, history of claims, the insurer’s dog [...]

Common Mortgage Words You Should Know

If you are buying a home you have plenty of research to do. But most mortgage information reads and sounds like military code: ARM, APR, PMI. It’s hard to tell if you’re buying a house or intercepting submarine messages. Below are some common mortgage words and their meaning: Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) — A home loan [...]