It’s always important to prepare your home for potential high temperatures coming our way this summer. Update your insulation – this is the best thing you can do for your place, as this is the barrier that will keep cool…
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4th of July Safety Tips
We’re almost there, fireworks have begun popping and grills firing up for the 4th of July celebrations. This wonderful time of getting together and sharing food and laughter can, unfortunately, can take a wrong turn and get people injured, damage…
Clean up for spring and summer
Regardless of the area you live in, spring is here, or at least approaching. This winter the weather was much like a roller coaster ride across the U.S., with various regions experiencing a polar vortex, excessive rain, ice, sleet and…
Best practices for buying renters insurance
The U.S. renter population includes people from all income levels, but the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the annual increase in the number of high-income renter-occupied households (defined as those earning $150,000 or more) has…
Cheap rents, hidden expenses
The renter population in the U.S. has expanded greatly, with the national average rent reaching $1,420 in January, according to Yardi Matrix data. This average amount varies throughout the country and in highly sought-after areas, such as New York or…
Flood insurance for renters
While there are a few months until the hurricane season starts, now it is the ideal time to check your property as well as your insurance policy, to make sure you have the right coverage, homeowners and renters alike. The…
Solar power and insurance
Sustainability has become a trend, Both commercial and residential real estate owners are turning to solar energy to power their buildings and homes. Solar panels are a viable option for a more relaxed lifestyle. This is not only for the…
Military renters and insurance
Military employees and renter’s insurance used to have a happy, carefree relationship back in the day the Department of Defense had it included in the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Leases signed after Jan. 1, 2015 no longer have that…
Polar vortex & insurance
The weather has seen dramatic changes in recent years, hitting us with hurricanes, wildfires, severe drought and polar vortices. The ripple effect is felt throughout industries. One such industry is insurance, facing more risks than ever before, such as booming…
Winter sports & insurance
The winter holidays are over, yet winter vacations are in full swing for those who love practicing sports that require snow and icy temperatures. Skiing and snowboarding are the stars of the season, but flying down a mountain at high…