Protecting Your Home During Thunderstorms
Posted: May 27, 2019
Heavy thunderstorms can wreak havoc on a home. The following tips can help protect your property if you live in an area where storms frequently occur. Trim or Remove Trees Storms can snap off tree branches, which can damage your home or detached structures. Get your trees trimmed before the stormy season and cut down any trees that are unwanted. Unless you are confident you...
Will Homeowners Insurance Cover My Driveway, Shed, Or Other Structure?
Posted: May 13, 2019
Homeowners insurance is not one-size-fits all. Policies can be custom-tailored to suit individual needs. However, the majority of homeowners insurance policies include coverage for other structures on the property to help repair or replace structures that have been damaged by a covered risk. What Is Homeowners Insurance? Homeowners insurance is a policy purchased by a homeowner and consisting of coverages to replace or repair the...
Townhomes & Duplexes: How Much Will A Homeowners Policy Cover?
Posted: April 1, 2019
If you are considering purchasing a townhome or duplex, you may be wondering if coverage under a homeowners policy would be different than coverage for a single-family dwelling. Our knowledgeable agents will be happy to explain the coverage for each type of dwelling and help you find a policy that suits your needs at the best available rates. What Are Townhomes and Duplexes? Perhaps the...
Home Buyer
Posted: February 9, 2019
Today we approach a common occurrence for a home buyer: Your offer (or “bid” for you Wall Streeters) was just accepted on your home purchase. Your lender has requested a binder for homeowner insurance prior to scheduling the closing. Now what? What makes up proper Replacement Cost coverage for the dwelling or structure? We believe appropriate coverage would begin by first determining the cost to...
Water Damage to the Home…How Can it be Prevented?
Posted: August 15, 2018
Water damage accounts for about 25% of all homeowners’ property insurance claims. Some of these problems are the result of events beyond our control such as torrential rain and hurricanes. Significant water damage is often caused when ordinary household appliances or plumbing fail. We can do quite a bit to avoid the costs and inconvenience of water damage. Step one: Locate the “main water...