Fifty years ago, it was common for young people to live at home with their parents until they were married. If they didn’t get married, they sometimes never left home. Couples also tended to get married at a younger age – sometimes just as a way to escape their parents. They also did not generally live together prior to getting married. This meant that when young people got...

When the need for insurance adjustment arises on damages to the home, many people are lost without help from a company that understands the needs of real people. The job of an insurance adjuster is to assess damages and recommend courses of action for equitable repairs. The truth is, many homeowners are entranced by the sales techniques and promotions of companies that do not have their best...

Paying property taxes is simply a necessary aspect of being a homeowner. Whether you pay your property tax bill outright on your own each year or you make escrow payments to your lender each month, this is an expense that can truly be a drain on your budget. Many homeowners see a slight adjustment in their property tax bill each year, but some have experienced very large increases. Such large...