Homeowners Insurance

Can a landlord make you buy renters insurance?

Can a landlord make you buy renters insurance? 1000 477 Strawberry Insurance

A decade ago, mandatory renters insurance was so rare that landlords who tried to impose it risked losing tenants. Today it’s as much…

Insurance Basics For New Homeowners

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You’ve been searching for the perfect house for months. Finally, you find the one. After your offer is accepted and a small mountain…

Real Estate Agents Are Jumping Ship and Becoming Free Agents

Real Estate Agents Are Jumping Ship and Becoming Free Agents 1000 667 Strawberry Insurance

More and more real estate agents are switching brokerage firms to pursue better deals and commissions. “There’s not a lot of brand loyalty,”…

New Federal Rules Make It Tougher to Get a Reverse Mortgage

New Federal Rules Make It Tougher to Get a Reverse Mortgage 1000 667 Strawberry Insurance

Thanks to a set of new federal rules doled out earlier this week, it has now become a bit more difficult to obtain…

Report: Financial Sector ‘Rooting’ for Mortgage Rate Hikes

Report: Financial Sector ‘Rooting’ for Mortgage Rate Hikes 1000 667 Strawberry Insurance

As mortgage interest rates continue to remain at historic lows, potential homebuyers are loving it and the financial sector is hating it. “There’s…

San Francisco Is Most Expensive City In U.S. For Home Buyers

San Francisco Is Most Expensive City In U.S. For Home Buyers 1000 667 Strawberry Insurance

According to a report released by HSH, San Francisco is the most expensive city in the United States for home buyers. San Francisco…

Household Debt Continues Increase

Household Debt Continues Increase 1000 667 Strawberry Insurance

According to a survey done by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, American household debt has increased for the third straight quarter.…