NEED-TO-KNOW INFO FOR FIRST-TIME HOME OWNERS

	7 Home Owners Insurance Tips The new year is a good time to take stock of your home owners insurance coverage. Read
	Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Steps Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. Read
	What Affects Credit Scores? 7 Misconceptions If you™re trying to raise your credit score to get a good rate for a refinance or HELOC, you might be surprised by what affects”or doesn™t affect”your score. Read
	Escrow Accounts: What™s the Deal? Does your escrow account ever cross your mind? Probably not. But forgetting to monitor it can lead to lost money and a big headache. Read
	The Value of Home Maintenance Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property. Read
Maggie Finegan, ABR, Move with Maggie Chicago Real Estate TeamVisit houselogic.com for more articles like this. © Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®