I’m always looking for opportunities to get my kids out of the house. My two year old boy is really interested in trucks, tractors, trains, planes, police cars, and fire trucks. My three year old girl think’s they are pretty cool too. When my wife suggested a family outing to the airport I cringed. Any […]

Here's another, perhaps unexpected reason to pay close attention to your credit report. Insurance companies use a version of your credit score called your insurance score as a factor to determine your premiums. What is an insurance score? An insurance score is based on your credit history, and it is used by insurance companies to […]

There are two common types of liability coverage offered on auto insurance policies. I’ll explain the differences so you can determine which coverage is best for you. What is Combined Single Limit Liability Insurance? Combined Single Limit (CSL) Liability Insurance is the maximum dollar limit the insurance company will pay including bodily injury liability and […]

College is expensive enough without finding out too late that an accident or theft isn’t covered under your current policies. So, as you get your children ready to head off to school in the fall, there’s one vital “to-do” to add to your list (other than writing that tuition check): a review of your insurance […]

... with Real World Examples - Series Part 1. We’re bombarded with advertisements about saving money on our auto insurance. Click here to save 15% on your car insurance, I just double checked my discounts and saved $500, etc. We’re led to believe that auto insurance is a commodity where one size fits all. This […]

It may sound surprising, but there are approximately 3,000 hailstorms in the United States each year. The size of hail can widely vary – from pea size to softball size. And when it starts building up size, hail can cause not just severe property and vehicle damage, but also bodily harm and even death. On […]

SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME TO GET OUT OF MINNEAPOLIS TO VISIT FAMILY YOU RARELY GET TO SEE, TAKE A ROAD TRIP OR FLEE TO THE BEACH. REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU SPEND YOUR TIME AWAY, YOU NEED TO ENSURE YOUR HOUSE STAYS SAFE WHILE YOU’RE GONE. A house left empty can be an opportunity for […]

Guest Content provided by Ryan Fischer, RE/MAX Results When the 75 year old man who had been widowed four times was asked why he was getting married again, he said “for the little bit that they eat, I wouldn’t want to be without one.” In a torrential rainfall, you wouldn’t want to be without an […]

Guest Blog Content from Ryan Fisher, ReMax Low inventories resulting in multiple offers are contributing to what experienced agents are calling the most challenging market they’ve ever worked. While buyers with resources may find the market difficult, purchasers with minimum cash and credit are struggling to find and get into a home. First-time buyers feel […]

Guest Blog Content from Julie Hadges, Summit Mortgage. You might assume that owning is much more expensive than renting. In truth, the current low home prices in conjunction with the benefits of home ownership can help you save money annually and over the long-term. Here are just a few reasons to consider becoming a first […]

With summer drawing near and the weather warming up, Twin City neighborhoods come alive with the sights and sounds of the season: lawnmowers, power tools and backyard barbecues, to name a few. For many people, those things all bring to mind one specific person: Dad. And since Father’s Day is just around the corner so, […]

We recently got a call and the first thing out of the caller's mouth was "I’m borrowing my friend’s car … am I covered?" Great question. So, I thought I'd answer it here. Now that summer is here, and you might be looking to borrow your neighbor’s truck for a home-improvement project or a trip […]