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According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) mortgage servicers provided forbearance to approximately 8 million borrowers since March 2020, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. If your mortgage forbearance period is ending, and you’re facing financial difficulties, you have a few options on recovering after forbearance: Request a Forbearance Extension: Call your lender to ask […]

Many people have seen insurance companies starting to increase rates late 2022 and are expected to see increases throughout 2023, and into 2024 but just aren’t understanding the surge in Minnesota homeowners insurance premiums. Why is this happening? Inflation and weather. Inflation, which has become an ugly word in 2022, continues to play a major […]

Would you like to save money on your home energy costs? Utility bills can add up and take a significant portion of the monthly budget. There are some things you can do to save energy that cost little or nothing, and some that cost more, but will also save you a lot more money down […]

Finding spring chores for children is in high demand right now with everyone staying at home. How can you keep the little ones busy while doing something productive at the same time? There are lots of chores even young children can do around the house. Below are just a few. It’s never too early to […]

Keeping your home fit and up to date is a constant process. Summer weather can be hard on a home, just as winter is. As we head into the fall season, put these 6 home maintenance tips on your to do list to keep your home up to par! 1. Check your furnace. With mild […]

Spice Up your Home This Season With The Newest Trends of 2017   It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays! As we transition into a new season, it can feel so refreshing to create a bit of change in the home as well. Taking a look at Country Living Magazine,  Elle Decor, and […]

Avoid the Winter Surprises! Fall Home Maintenance Must-Do’s You Do Not Want to Forget.   No matter how many pumpkin spice lattes, football games, or apple orchard visits we pack in this season, fall will soon be on it’s way out the door. Shorter days and colder weather are approaching,  so don’t hold off on […]

First Time Home Buyer Guide: Top 3 Resources for Financial Assistance   If you’ve never owned a home, the prospect of buying your first is likely to be exciting and possibly a bit scary. A fear of the unknown is what turns many people away from researching assistance that could make their first home purchase […]

Summer’s here … and you just realized you forgot to do your spring cleaning. Have no fear!  Our summer cleaning checklist will have your home shining in no time — and with the kids out of school there isn’t a better time to take advantage of extra hands around the house. 1. Master Decluttering One […]

During the warmer months most of us spend more time outside, but your home needn’t feel stuffy and confining in comparison. When the weather is nice, it only takes a few simple changes to mimic that open and airy feeling you get when you head outdoors on a sunny day (minus the mosquitos). A home […]