Natural Disasters and Your Home

Natural disasters are in the news lately, with recent forest fires and earthquakes in Oregon and California, and a general increase in severe weather. What can you do to prepare your home for natural disasters? What are the biggest concerns in your area?

House Logic has a useful overview, from tips for securing your home to the costs of disaster insurance: Infographic: Preparing Your Home for a Natural Disaster

Preparing to Buy a Home

There's lots to think about when you're planning to buy a home. How can you help yourself feel more confident about finding the right home for you? It starts with doing a little homework in advance: make lists of your must-haves for the home and your top neighborhoods or particular criteria, like "good schools" or "15 minute commute to work." Financially, you'll want to save for your down payment and work on your credit score if it's on the low side - most lenders require a minimum score of 620.

This HouseLogic article and video have more ideas for your preparations: 7 Steps To Take Before You Buy A Home.

When you're ready, bring your lists and other homework to your Realtor and start looking! You'll know what you need and what you can afford, and your Realtor will try to find you the closest match. If you're in the Grand Junction area, contact me so I can work with you to get you into your next home.