As mortgage rates start to climb due to rate increases by the Fed and with housing inventory still in short supply, homebuyers may find themselves in a very competitive market. This has led many homebuyers to feel pressured to move quickly when shopping for a home and possibly stretch their budget to the limits. According […]
The cost to insure your home will vary depending on a wide variety of factors, including everything from the age of the house, your location, how far you are from a fire station and even your credit score. We thought it might be helpful to look at what you might pay for homeowners insurance on […]
Recently, three property insurance bills that were designed to stabilize the Florida insurance market and temper skyrocketing homeowner insurance premiums failed to pass the Florida legislature. This was a disappointment to both homeowners and insurers as property insurance premiums continue to head up, in fact, premiums shot up almost 25 percent in the last year. […]
Beautiful coastal homes by the seaside in Rodanthe, North Carolina It looks like it’s going to be a good news, bad news situation in North Carolina this year when it comes to homeowners insurance rates. Let’s start with the good news. The Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies operating in North Carolina requested an average […]
When Forbes looked at the numbers, they found that Hawaii was the cheapest state for homeowners insurance where the average premium came in at a very affordable $558. Oklahoma grabbed the dubious title of being the most expensive state in the country for homeowners insurance with an average premium that hit $4,122, which is a shocking […]
Homeowners insurance in Florida has been an issue for a number of years as insurance companies continues to raise premiums, drop customers or pull of the state entirely. While lawmakers have made an effort to get rates under control, so far, they have been unsuccessful. However, lawmakers are again making an effort to bring the […]
While most people are worried about inflation pushing up the cost of everyday items, one group in particular has a lot to lose as prices continue to rise. Senior citizens, those living on a fixed income and people who are on the verge of retirement will be impacted by inflation in greater numbers than people […]
It has always been possible as a homeowner to reduce your taxable income by deducting your property taxes and the mortgage interest you paid over the year. However, it may also be possible to deduct other home expenses, including your homeowners insurance premium (or at least a portion of it) if you are self-employed and […]
When buying a home, your mortgage is only one factor (and expense) that you will have to spend money on, you will also need to consider the monthly and everyday expenses that come with owning a home. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintenance are also expenses that you will need to budget for now that […]
North Carolina homeowners whose finances were negatively impacted by the pandemic and now need assistance with housing related expenses can now submit an application to The North Carolina Homeowner Assistance Fund. The fund which was established via the 2021 American Rescue Plan was set up to help prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults, displacements and foreclosures for […]