Homeownership tips: Ways to prevent foreclosure

Homeownership tips: Ways to prevent foreclosure

Maintaining homeownership is challenging. It can be financially straining to keep up with monthly mortgage payments, especially with the rising costs of homeowners insurance and property taxes. Plus, unexpected expenses, like repairing a broken AC unit, can put you...
Low-cost ways to lower your energy bill

Low-cost ways to lower your energy bill

At this time of year, after facing a few months of both brutal heat and painful utility bills, it’s natural to start thinking of ways to reduce your energy costs. There are certainly upgrades that can be made to your home to increase its energy efficiency, but those...
Florida homeowner tips: How to prevent termites from moving in

Florida homeowner tips: How to prevent termites from moving in

Did you know that Florida is considered the termite capital of the United States? The state boasts an average of 13 or 14 termite colonies per acre, each colony with up to a whopping 2.6 million termites. These destructive critters thrive in Florida’s warm and humid...
National Make a Will Month: Tips to get your estate plan started

National Make a Will Month: Tips to get your estate plan started

August is National Make a Will Month. Many of us think about what our final wishes are, but it’s important to set those wishes in writing. Creating a legal will and estate plan is a critical aspect of financial management that ensures your assets are distributed...
Homeownership tips: Pressure washing dos and don’ts

Homeownership tips: Pressure washing dos and don’ts

As a homeowner, there are few things more satisfying than pressure-washing the grime away from the nooks and crannies of our property, particularly seeing a patio or driveway melt from a mildewy mess into something a little more pristine. As an added benefit, a...