August 27, 2026
A Home Warranty Is Not the Same Thing as Homeowners Insurance
Home warranties and homeowners insurance address different risks. Understand the basic distinction, service fees, exclusions and why neither replaces an inspection.
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Homeownership
October 19, 2026
Can Someone Really Steal the Title to Your House?
Fraudulent deeds and liens are real, but recording a fraudulent document does not magically make it legitimate. Understand what title-monitoring services actually do.
October 12, 2026
Property Fraud Alerts: A Free Tool Homeowners Should Know About
Jefferson County offers a free recording notification service that alerts homeowners when a matching document is recorded. It monitors; it does not prevent fraud.
September 10, 2026
You Don't Need to Remodel Everything Before You Sell
Sellers often need less remodeling than they expect. Separate necessary repairs and useful preparation from expensive cosmetic projects before listing.