The process of visiting active adult and 55+ communities is potentially intimidating. This is especially the case when you roll up to a gated entrance and speak to a patrol guard. After all, you just want somewhere fun and relaxing to retire. Please bear in mind that the security measures are for safety reasons and … Read more
In the heart of Northern Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley lies Trilogy at Lake Frederick, the new 55+ active adult community from Trilogy and Shea Homes. Chosen for its mild, temperate climate and verdant beauty, the area hums with its incredible history. At Trilogy, you’re only a short drive from museums, historical monuments, parks, live entertainment, … Read more
Some people like things with a history while some prefer not to have hand-me-downs. When it comes to housing, existing homes have stories to tell, and a newly-built home has a never-been-touched appeal. For every pro related to buying an existing home or a new home, there is a con. For instance, a newly built … Read more
Citron at Wallis Ranch Dublin, CA Named the master planned community of 2017 by the National Association of Home Builders, the 184-acre Wallis Ranch is located forty miles from the San Francisco Bay area. Built with both growing families and active adults in mind, it is comprised of eight distinct neighborhoods featuring single-family detached homes, … Read more
Everyone dreams about owning a home. In 2015, approximately 62.2 percent of the Americans owned the home they stayed in which is not that special. In fact, it is not impressive at all. But many people believe in the years ahead this number will improve with a pro-growth and pro-job president in office but that’s … Read more
A few miles from downtown Los Angeles, in beautiful Monterey Park, sits Encanto Walk, the private, gated community from Olson Homes. Each Spanish-style home includes incredible energy-saving features, with solar power standard in every home, and LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Other energy-efficient features include ENERGY STAR appliances, tankless water heater, dual-glazed … Read more
Providing a generalized estimate for monthly homeowner’s insurance premiums can be difficult, because those premiums are generated based upon a number of factors unique to your home, your location, and the nature of your belongings. However, we can make some assumptions that can help us estimate your monthly new home insurance costs: 1. In terms … Read more
A home inspection is really just a contingency, but it’s such an important contingency that it deserves some special consideration. At heart, a home inspection is just what it sounds like: hiring a professional to inspect a home, in order to make sure that there are no hidden issues, defects, or safety concerns. Beyond this, … Read more
It’s easy to assume that tragedies and disasters are things that happen only to others—never to ourselves. But the truth is that protecting yourself financially against events like storm damage, fire, wind storms, flooding, earthquakes and even theft or vandalism may mean the difference between keeping your home, or losing it to consequence. Homeowner’s insurance … Read more
Safeco has been in the business of protecting its customers from financial harm since 1926, offering a broad selection of insurance coverage for autos, motorcycles, watercraft, RVs, and homes. Their unique homeowner’s insurance pricing system includes 30 tiers of coverage, that maximize your payment dollar and cater more closely to your exact and unique needs … Read more