You may not realize it, but frozen gutters could cause quite a bit of damage to your home. Once your gutters freeze, they can no longer appropriately drain water away from your property. This could lead to water damage, leaks, and many different water-related issues. Here’s how to avoid frozen gutters this winter. Clean…
When temperatures drop, the risk of your home’s pipes freezing or bursting increases quickly. In fact, frozen pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage in the winter. Freezing pipes are not cheap to fix, either. Burst pipes could easily cost thousands of dollars to repair or replace. So, it’s critical to…
When it comes to the home buying process, everyone has a role to play. The real estate attorney’s role in a transaction is key. However, the insurance company can work together with the attorney, making both jobs a little easier. Read on to learn more. What does a Real Estate Attorney do? Although for…
During a real estate transaction, there are many different parties involved. Each party plays an essential role in the process. Two essential parties in the transaction are the title company and the insurance company. As a result, it makes sense for two companies from the two industries to build a partnership. Here is why: …
When you’re purchasing property or helping a client purchase a property, obtaining insurance is a necessary part of the process. In fact, many lenders will only approve a loan if the proper insurance policies are already in place. This can be tricky when dealing with foreclosures, fixer-uppers, or properties with complicated histories. Having a reputable…
With the changing seasons comes different home maintenance chores to keep up with. While it’s customary to do lots of yard work and outdoor maintenance in the spring and summer, don’t forget about the fall. There is still plenty of home maintenance to do when the cooler weather sets in and the leaves begin to…
In the best-case scenario, you would never need your homeowner’s insurance. But unfortunately, things happen, which is the entire purpose of purchasing a homeowner’s policy. So once something does happen, what do you do? You file a claim, of course. Read on to learn more about the homeowner’s insurance claim process. Safety First First…
You have an insurance policy for almost everything of value in your home, right? How about your jewelry? Most people assume that if your jewelry is damaged or stolen it would be covered under your homeowner’s insurance policy. But unfortunately, this is not always the case. In cases where there is no separate jewelry coverage,…
Moving from one home to another is quite an exhausting process. But with a little planning and organizing, it doesn’t have to be as strenuous as you think. Here are some moving tips to make it all a bit easier. Start Decluttering Months in Advance Sometimes plans to move happen quickly and suddenly. But…
Spring cleaning time is here! The warm weather and fresh flowers bring an urge to refresh everything in your home. So now is the perfect time to get ahead on those home maintenance projects that couldn’t get done in the winter. Here are some spring home maintenance suggestions to get you through the next couple…