One of the worst experiences for a homeowner is filing a home insurance claim only to be told it’s not covered. After years of paying premiums, the insurance company doesn’t deliver when it’s needed most. What a disappointment. This disconnect happens because we rarely take the time to review our home insurance policies each year. [...]read moreA Home Insurance Policy Review To Understand What’s Covered
In my post about illegal immigration, a commenter pointed out that I was lucky to avoid greater financial consequences from my “car accident.” It turns out that the maneuver where a car accelerates from a stop and then suddenly slams on the brakes is a common insurance scam. This tactic is known as the “sudden [...]read moreCar Insurance Fraud As A Side Hustle Is Not Worth The Money
In today’s world, we are increasingly aware of the challenges that affect our mental health. Many of us experience mental health conditions ourselves or know someone close to us who does. The difficulties of day-to-day life can cause significant anxiety about what the future holds. We’ve discussed my parental existential crisis and money dysmorphia, both [...]read moreMental Health’s Impact On Life Insurance Coverage And Pricing
Yes, calling something the “ultimate” anything is a bold move. It brings to mind those late-night infomercials with over-caffeinated hosts screaming about life-changing gadgets that always end up falling short. But when we say this is the Ultimate Resource Guide for title insurance professionals, we mean it! Whether you’re new to the field or a [...]read moreThe title insurance professional’s ultimate resource guide
The average cost of homeownership has increased by 26% over the past four years to more than $18,000 annually, according to Bankrate’s newly released Hidden Costs of Homeownership study. The increase reflects rising home prices, which went up 40% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly due to a lack of inventory, according to [...]read moreHomeownership costs jumped 26% since start of pandemic: Bankrate
Want a quicker way to buy rental properties? One that takes less cash, less time, and is beginner-friendly? Then you’re in the right place! In this Seeing Greene, we’re talking about the “sneaky rental tactic” that can help you build a real estate portfolio in just a few years. And if insurance and property taxes [...]read moreInsurance and Taxes Killed My Cash Flow, Should I Sell?
In This Article On a calm Mother’s Day, my family and I left our snug bed and breakfast, only to come back to a pretty disheartening sight. The roof rack of our trusty Toyota had been messed with, leaving a sad gap where my husband’s beloved mountain bike used to be. To make matters worse, [...]read moreA Deep Dive Into Home Insurance and the Stark Realities Facing Investors
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced on Thursday the publication of a policy recommendation that encourages property insurers to offer free loss-mitigation options for policyholders that would ultimately reduce premium costs. NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris cited the acceleration of climate-related disasters and property damage that has stressed the property insurance industry and [...]read moreNew York regulator encourages property insurers to offer free loss mitigation
Nation’s largest mortgage lender says brokers “will no longer need to work with a title company or settlement agent for title work, balancing fees, scheduling closing or any related communication.” At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new [...]read moreUWM Expands Program That Dispenses With Title Insurance
Despite persistently high interest rates, big four title firm Fidelity National Financial recorded a much stronger start to 2024 than it did a year ago. In first-quarter 2024, Fidelity reported total revenue of $3.299 billion, up from $2.474 billion a year ago. Its net earnings were $248 million, compared to a $59 million net loss [...]read moreFidelity CEO says federal government’s title insurance proposals are ’misguided’