Congratulations! You’ve closed on your new house. This is a big deal. Whether or not you’re a first-time buyer, you’re probably already thinking of the next steps you’ll have to take. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to get you started:
1) Copy your closing documents and keep them on file. This is important because, if anything happens to the originals, you will need a backup. You’ll want to keep these somewhere safe, so investing in a fireproof safe isn’t a bad idea. Not only will you be...
No matter how modern or enlightened we might consider ourselves—and our society—to be, superstition lingers. Just check out some buildings with floors that go into the teens or higher—is there a 13th floor? An estimated 85% of U.S. buildings with more than 13 floors actually skip that number.
Those of us who knock on wood, throw salt over our left shoulder, and avoid walking under ladders likely do so because of tradition—and hey, most of us need all the good luck we can get, right? If you’re...
