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 | 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...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Mar 10, 2017 | Home Insurance, Personal
When you’ve finally found the house of your dreams, it’s easy to see only the positives — the best things about it. When you’ve made up your mind and you’re ready to make an offer, you start to think through what furniture should go where and which paint colors could...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Feb 7, 2017 | Auto Insurance, Boat Insurance, Home Insurance, Personal
Retirement. Instead of working 9 to 5, you’re clocking in hours and hours of personal time. Instead of commuting to and from, you’re traveling near and far. For many people, it’s an entirely new time of life, and it often makes for an entirely new kind of life. But,...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Jan 18, 2017 | Home Insurance, Personal
Before you get a mortgage, get the facts, learn the terms and preview the process. Get started now. A-Credit: The best credit rating (which often results in the lowest prices) Acceleration clause: A provision that says the lender can demand the entire loan to be paid,...