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Inherited a Home? Don’t Overlook the Insurance

As a Realtor who specializes in trust and probate sales, I often help families sell homes after a loved one passes away. At first, the family focuses on the big decisions. What should we do with the home? Who will handle the estate? What re...

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California Fair Plan

What Is the California FAIR Plan?

What Is the California FAIR Plan? A Lifeline for Homeowners in High-Risk Areas As wildfires continue to impact California communities, more homeowners are finding themselves dropped by traditional insurance companies or unable to get cover...

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How to get rid of pmi

How to get rid of pmi

For borrowers who purchased a home with less than a 20% down payment, the lender likely added Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) to their loan. This insurance increased their monthly payment. Before learning how to get rid of PMI, let's know more...

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What is title insurance?

What is title insurance?

The purchase of a home is typically the largest investment one will ever make. What is title insurance? This assures the proper transfer of ownership. Additionally, the buyer is protected from future claims against the property. Over the years,...

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Winning the bidding wars

Is Earthquake Insurance Worth the Expense?

Is Earthquake Insurance Worth the Expense? Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.  Have a question about real estate?  Email us here Dear Phyllis, Because earthquake insurance is so costly, my wife an...

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