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Do You Need Earthquake Insurance?

While it may not be something you think about on a regular basis, earthquake insurance is something to consider. With the recent quake on the east coast and other natural disasters, this oft-overlooked insurance policy may be a nice luxury to have (better safe than sorry, after all.) A recent post on the Equifax Personal [...]

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New Strategies for Carolina Real Estate Investors

Before the housing market crashed, it seemed like real estate investors could just buy a home, fix it up a little, then flip it for a nice profit. The demand for homes was high, and the amount of loans being given out was even higher. This cycle was enhanced by the large amount of [...]

Read These Tips Before Buying Carolina Foreclosures

Regardless of how experienced you are when it comes to buying Carolina real estate, buying your first foreclosure or REO property is a much different process. In a recent post on the Equifax Personal Finance Blog, real estate expert Ilyce Glink examines some of the main differences between buying new homes and foreclosures.
One difference is that [...]

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Resolving Disputes With Your Insurance Provider

If you own your own home, it is very possible that you might have filed a homeowners insurance claim at some point. Normally, the procedure follows a few simple steps like clockwork: an insurance company representative comes to your home to take a look at the damage, a damage estimate is calculated and repairs are [...]

Approach the Sale of Your Carolina Real Estate Like a Business

When it’s time to sell a home – even if you’re moving on to bigger and better things – it can be hard to remind yourself that the sale is a business transaction. By keeping that in mind, it will be easier to detach yourself from the sale and approach it with a clear and [...]