Web site offers help in keeping home records

For most Americans, their home is the biggest investment they will ever make. A new online tool provided by home.ownersite.com makes it easy for people to safely and securely maintain records related to that investment.

Home.ownersite.com allows homeowners to maintain all the important information concerning ownership of their residence, including tax documents, mortgage information and even a comprehensive home inventory of possessions for insurance purposes.

Home.ownersite.com also provides the user with reminders of important home ownership details, including often overlooked maintenance tasks and warranty expirations.

Founded in 2000, Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company based in Roswell, Ga. A subscription to the service starts at $29.95 per year.

As any homeowner knows, keeping up on maintenance can help save money. With so many such tasks needing to be monitored and regularly scheduled, it is important to have a tool available to keep track of it all.

Home.ownersite.com allows users to schedule on-screen or email reminders from any of the dozens of recommended maintenance items included in the tool. In addition, users can create custom reminders to be sure that they are always up-to-date on any maintenance their home might require.

Homeowners can also use Home.ownersite.com to record and analyze tax bills and receipts. This information can also be used by the homeowner's accountant to ensure that he or she is getting the maximum return on the investment.

Diligent homeowners, insurance companies and real estate agents agree it is critically important to maintain a comprehensive inventory of the contents of your home in case of disaster.

Home.ownersite.com provides a Web-based method for securely keeping an inventory of a home's valuables for insurance purposes, thereby replacing the need for multiple spreadsheets, personal computer applications, CDs and hand-written documents.