by Frankenmuth Insurance | Mar 6, 2018 | Home Insurance, Personal
Professional home stagers get paid well to turn ordinary homes into hot properties. But if you can’t afford a professional, don’t worry. There are plenty of affordable ways to make your home more appealing to buyers. Get rid of stuff. Clutter not only makes your house...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Dec 22, 2017 | Business, General, Home Insurance, Life, Personal
If anyone needs insurance, it’s me — a 200-year-old man (give or take a few decades) who drives a sleigh at high altitudes, works with livestock and is responsible for hundreds of tiny employees working with sharp tools. So about 100 years ago, I sat down with a...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Dec 6, 2017 | Home Insurance, Personal
While renting doesn’t come with the same commitment as a mortgage, it is a contractual obligation – which means once you’re in, it can be hard to get out. That’s why before you pick a property, it’s important to ask questions. Lots of questions. Make sure you...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Oct 12, 2017 | Home Insurance, Personal
Selling your home within the next year? Find out what you can do to help increase its value… and what could actually decrease it. How to increase your home’s value: Get an inspection. A home inspection is a great way to catch small issues with moisture, termites, etc....
by Frankenmuth Insurance | May 9, 2017 | Home Insurance, Personal
Right now, can you remember every item that’s in your home? And how much you paid for it? And where the receipt is? Chances are… you can’t. And that’s common. But, that’s also why it’s smart to have a record of the information. When you have a home inventory, it’ll...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Mar 21, 2017 | Home Insurance, Personal
Step 1: Done. You met with a lender, and you’ve been approved for a mortgage. (Not yet? No worries. Read our blog Mortgage 101: Tips for first-time home buyers.) But… now what? What comes next? No matter who you are or where you’re looking to live, buying your first...
