Thursday, October 15, 2015Home insurance plays a vital role in protecting your finances from devastation in the event of a natural disaster, fire, burglary and other unpleasant events. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t carefully evaluate their initial coverage, often opting for the minimums allowed. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 4, 2015Numerous myths exist regarding home insurance policies. Unfortunately, these misleading myths can deter people from acquiring the coverage they actually need. Homeowners often assume they are adequately covered, only to find out they had incorrect information. By the time they learn the truth, it may be too late. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 10, 2014A home security system is a good investment to protect your home and family from crime and may qualify you for a homeowners insurance discount. Insurance companies offer discounts because security systems make it less likely that a burglar will want to enter your home and even if they do, many will immediately leave after hearing the alarm. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 6, 2014If you own a dog you need to be aware of how your homeowners insurance policy will handle a dog bite. According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than one-third of homeowners insurance claims in 2012 were for dog bites. Luckily, dog bites are typically covered under your standard homeowners insurance policy. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 6, 2014If you are a homeowner with a pool, you should be aware of the dangers of drowning. Although a pool provides fun entertainment in the hot summer months, the risk of drowning or near drowning needs to be taken seriously. Over 3,500 people die per year due to unintentional drowning. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 5, 2014Though home fires are more common during the winter, they continue to be one of the biggest risks for homeowners throughout the rest of the year as well. Approximately 400,000 house fires are reported each year, most of which could’ve been prevented. How? Let’s look at three of the most common examples. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 7, 2014Home robberies occur every 15 minutes in America, most of which happen while you’re away at work. It takes an average of 10 minutes for burglars to get in and out with your stuff if your home is visibly unarmed. This means that the harder you make it for a person to break into your home, the less likely they are to target it in the first place. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 19, 2014Picture this: one night, you light a candle, put on a pair of old sweatpants and settle in for a comfy evening of catching up on your recorded TV shows. But you suddenly remember that you forgot to pick up your prescription and you need it for the next day. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 6, 2013It’s easy to become a creature of habit and simply renew your homeowners insurance policy when you receive a notice, but you could be doing yourself a disservice. There’s a good chance you could be saving money with a different insurance company. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 29, 2013Much like healthy eating habits and regular doctor visits improve how your body ages, the efforts you put into maintaining your home can affect how it ages as well. A well taken care of home is generally more reliable, secure and valuable. As the housing market grows more competitive, people are staying in homes much longer than they used to. READ MORE >>
|
Blog Archive
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
|