1. Plan Your Move-In Day Like a Pro Before you pull up with the moving truck, make sure you’ve set up your utilities—electricity, water, internet, and gas should be up and running. Pack a “day-one” essentials box with things like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, phone chargers, and snacks. Trust us: the little things matter when […]
1. Property Taxes Are Often Paid Through an Escrow Account If your mortgage includes an escrow account, part of your monthly mortgage payment will go toward paying your property taxes. Your lender will collect these payments from you each month and then pay the property tax bill on your behalf when it’s due This means you don’t have to worry
You’ve built equity in your home — that’s great. Now you want to put that equity to work, maybe for: Paying off debt Investing in another property Funding a renovation or business venture But there’s one thing you don’t want to do: Risk your home in the process. Good news — there are safe, smart,