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Why insurance is so expensive now.

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The insurance industry has experienced significant changes over recent years, with homeowner’s and auto insurance rates increasing rapidly. The reasons behind these trends are numerous, involving a combination of economic, environmental, and market-driven factors. Homeowner’s insurance on the rise Homeowner’s insurance rates have risen notably, driven by several unrelated critical factors: Accelerating auto insurance premiums …

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Owners Enjoy More Privacy and Security

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Maybe you want to remodel the kitchen, paint the walls, or re-tile the shower, but you either don't have permission, or you know it would be throwing money away. Here are a few more reasons why home owners enjoy more privacy and more security than renters.

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Rent or Buy? 4 Things to Consider

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Housing Cost Control When your current lease ends, your landlord will probably raise your rent. Does the new rent fit your expected housing costs? If not, you will be left planning your next move with short notice. A fixed rate mortgage payment may never change, while the ever-rising rent will continue its ascent. [see Top 5 Financial Reasons To Buy Now] …

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Rent or Buy? 4 Things to Consider

by I Am Benchmark

Housing Cost Control When your current lease ends, your landlord will probably raise your rent. Does the new rent fit your expected housing costs? If not, you will be left planning your next move with short notice. A fixed rate mortgage payment may never change, while the ever-rising rent will continue its ascent. [see Top 5 Financial Reasons To Buy Now] …

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Top 5 Financial Reasons To Buy Now

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  Increasing Prices  Over the last year, home prices have increased by 7.1%, according to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index (HPI) report.  Over the next year, the HPI also predicts that prices will continue to rise at a rate of 4.9%. Clearly, we are long past the dip in home pricing. Home values are expected to continue to appreciate for years to come. …

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