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Living in the Future: Smart Home Technology

Remember the beloved cartoon, “The Jetsons?” Robot maids, jet packs, moving sidewalks, and flying cars? In the 1960s, when the cartoon was first released, there seemed to be only frivolous imaginary creations. Fast-forward to 2019 and many of the technology predictions from, “The Jetsons” have actually come true! Talking alarm clocks, flat screen TVs, smartwatches …

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Understanding Homeowners Insurance: What all new and prospective homeowners need to know

If you arrange a mortgage, your lender will want you to have homeowners insurance. This coverage is critical for protecting your home and personal property against various potential liabilities. A homeowners insurance policy is actually a package of coverages. These policies commonly offer the following forms of protection: *Dwelling coverage insures your house and any …

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You Control the Outcome: Downsizing in Retirement

Congratulations – you’ve reached a point in your life where the heavy lifting of child rearing, career chasing, ladder climbing, and “accumulation phase” have peaked and you’re ready to steadily slide into your glorious, golden years of retirement. Naturally, many people think that retiring and downsizing must be synonymous. Sure, there are many benefits of …

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Don’t Be That Neighbor… Tips to Increase the Value of your Home

Tip 1: Let the experts help   Invite a NextHome realtor or interior designer over to give your home an initial assessment. You’ll avoid wasting time or money on less significant renovations and you’ll walk away with new inspiration. Remember: not every home improvement is cosmetic. Deteriorating roofs, termite infestation or outdated electrical systems severely …

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The dirty “D” word of insurance – Deductible

In the business of insurance, customers and clients have identified two dirty words, premium, and deductible, because they imply a cost the customer will have to pay. Premium refers to the monthly, semi-annual, or annual bill a customer pays for insurance protection. A deductible is the financial portion of a claim an insured (aka homeowner) …

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