Wednesday, June 18, 2014As floods hit the United States this past spring, they served as a reminder to us all that it is important to invest in flood insurance. If you carry a mortgage on your home and live in a flood zone, you are most likely required to carry flood insurance by your mortgage company. 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 >>
Tuesday, February 11, 2014It can be very expensive to heat a home with built-in utilities and people often turn to alternate sources of heat during the cold winter months. Because of this, the number of home fires increases from December through February, mainly due to portable space heaters. Try the following safety tips for using heating devices this winter. 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 >>
Wednesday, October 9, 2013Mold is a small organism that can cause big problems. From hay fever-like allergic symptoms to chronic illness, mold can be damaging to your family and home. Mold can grow both inside and outside, so long as humidity or moisture is present. Check for mold in basements, bathrooms, kitchens and any areas recently affected by leaks or water damage. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 24, 2013Your homeowners insurance policy is designed to protect you against liability or any eminent disasters. You can lower the cost of your premium by making your house more resilient to the damage caused by blizzards, windstorms, rain, floods or earthquakes and break-ins. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 3, 2013Your individualized quote for El Paso home insurance is not found on any kind of static chart that matches your age, home value and deductible information to a set price. Homeowners insurance quotes are specifically created for each customer and are based on the very unique details of your lifestyle and living area. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 5, 2013With my family’s insurance renewals coming up, I’ve spent the past couple of months checking out home and auto coverage from different companies. Interestingly enough, my research points out some myths about insurance that many folks may not know. For example: READ MORE >>
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