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“Rent-to-own” is a popular, intriguing term but few people actually understand what it entails. These agreements, between an owner and a renter, are set up so that the renter is eligible to rent the property until it is e...

Homeowner's insurance is something that many people have, but not everyone understands. In fact, many people who have this coverage have no real idea why they have it. In short, homeowner's insurance is ins...

Take a quick guess about how many thunderstorms are active at any given moment on Earth....   It's a big number.  At any given time about 1,800 thunderstorms are raging, e...

These days, where you decide to work is becoming a lot more about where you can afford to live. The perks a job offers for housing, like help with paying rent or buying a home, are starting to make a big diffe...

It is no surprise to learn that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has greatly influenced some of the hottest design trends of the last 18 months. You can look to the pandemic to continue to influen...

Although you may think you know all the specifics of your home insurance policy, there's more to it than meets the eye. It is essential to understand the general coverage provided by your plan; however, it may contain cer...

Most people look forward to retirement as a time to enjoy the comfort of their homes. However, as we age, our homes might need changes to match our changing needs, such as health and mobility.  Whe...

As house prices have gone up, so have property taxes, which has made it harder for everyone to afford housing. This issue affects seniors the most because many live on a fixed income. To help out, a number of U.S. sta...

No one needs reminding that 2020 was a year full of shut-downs, lock-downs and more business closures than anyone can count. Even for people who kept their jobs as an essential worker, the rest of the economy was closed down and pretty...