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Sure you have homeowner’s insurance, but do you have enough? Inflation, rising construction costs, and home improvements may leave you underinsured. Standard Homeowners Insurance: The Basics Standard homeowners insurance includes four essential types of coverage. 1. The Structure of Your Home (Dwelling Coverage) 2. Your Personal Belongings 3. Liability Protection… Continue reading Is Your Home Underinsured?
Creating an outdoor kitchen is a great way to utilize your home’s yard and expand your living space. On average, creating an outdoor kitchen will cost you between $32.50 – $100 per square foot. The return on investment (ROI) for an outdoor kitchen is difficult to measure. Quicken Loans reports that homeowners can expect… Continue reading 5 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Kitchen
Feel like you’re paying way too much in property taxes? If you’re an Illinois homeowner, you probably are. The Land of Lincoln has the second-highest property taxes in the country. The statewide average of 2.16% is nearly double the national average and translates to a typical annual property tax bill of $4,527 for Illinois… Continue reading Tax Breaks for Illinois Homeowners
In 2020, Austin boasted 168 net new residents per day. Even now, in 2022, Austin still ranks as the second fastest growing city (second to Fort Worth). Who’s moving to Austin, and what does it mean for this beloved city? Where’s Everyone Coming From? California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Arizona have given… Continue reading Who Is Moving to Austin?
Debt. This little word often gets a bad rep. But what if I told you not all debt is bad? In fact, good debt can benefit your financial future. What Is Debt? Debt, as we’ll be referring to it, is simply money owed by one party to another party. What is Good… Continue reading How Can Good Debt Help Your Financial Future?
Looking for something fun to do in Austin this summer? With outdoor adventures, tasty bites, and unique music venues, the only problem you’ll have when planning your Austin summer bucket list is finding enough time to do it all! “Austin really shines in the summer,” says Coleen Karpf, the Zimmerman Group’s Austin agent. “There’s… Continue reading Austin Summer Bucket List
Kitchens sell homes. Even a minor kitchen remodel can increase the value of your home. In fact, you can expect to see an average return on your investment (ROI) of 95% with a minor kitchen remodel. It can get overwhelming thinking about all things you need to add to your kitchen to improve it.… Continue reading Get Rid of These Kitchen Features Before You Sell
Buying or selling real estate during a divorce can be a complicated endeavor. In the best of times, selling a home with a partner can be stressful. Selling a home with a partner you no longer see eye to eye with can seem impossible. Additionally, you need to consider where you will live after… Continue reading Can I Buy or Sell Real Estate During My Divorce?
Northwest Hills is a group of subdivisions just a short commute from downtown Austin. Full of wildlife and winding streets, this neighborhood is ideal for families and commuters. A Unique Cliffside Community This neighborhood was founded in 1952 by the Barrow family. It was created in response to Austin’s expansion and provided a… Continue reading Austin, Texas Neighborhood Spotlight: Northwest Hills
Electricity rates are on the rise. In April of 2021, ComEd filed for its first electricity delivery rate increase in four years. Rising electricity rates make installing residential solar panels seem like a no-brainer. But are solar panels really worth it? To determine if the investment will pay for itself and reduce or eliminate energy… Continue reading Are Solar Panels Worth It?
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