Category: Real Estate
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Climate Risks and Insurance: The Struggle Continues
Insurance policies are getting pricier. There is no end in sight. Companies hope to limit payouts for weather damage linked to climate disruption. And so, as floods, storms and fires intensify, homeowners and buyers across the country should brace themselves for more than weather. Companies are shrinking coverage, hiking premiums, and raising deductibles. Something’s got…
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The Housing Market “Reset” Is Coming. Here Are 5 Tips to Protect Your Equity
The chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, wants to “reset” the U.S. housing market. By hiking interest rates, Powell claims to be forming a more “balanced” market between buyers and sellers. In other words, home values could be set to drop. The Federal Reserve has, in fact, admitted that a sharp drop in…
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Transferring a Deed Without a Lawyer? Here’s What You Should Know
A deed, of course, is a legal document representing property ownership. But you might be wondering if an owner can transfer a deed to another person without a real estate lawyer. The answer is yes. Parties to a transaction are always free to prepare their own deeds. If you do so, be sure your deed measures up…
