by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | Home Ownership
Question: My husband and I are fixing up our house this winter. He thinks he will be able to handle most of the work, by himself (he is not a contractor). How do we know what work will require a building permit? Answer: You may want to start off by telling him that...
by admin | Jul 5, 2022 | Home Ownership, Real Estate
Question: I am behind on my mortgage payments. The bank’s foreclosure sale is about a month away. We know someone who is willing to loan us some money at a high interest rate – 25%. We really appreciate the help, but is this something that is even legal? Answer:...
by admin | Jan 28, 2022 | Home Ownership
Question: I hear a lot recently about the title theft, where a fraudster can steal the title to my home. What should I do to protect myself? Answer: My senior clients are asking about title theft more often in the past few months. But is the risk real? Yes, it is...
by admin | May 14, 2020 | Home Ownership, Insurance
Spring is here, and flood insurance carriers typically see a bump in claims. Common questions arise about what is covered by flood and homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance coverage: Is flood damage covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy? No. Water seepage...
