Posts in category: Home Insurance

If you live in a gated community, you may be paying more for home insurance than you need to. Most homeowners don't realize that gated access is a legitimate discount trigger — and if you haven't mentioned it to your insurer, you could be leaving m ...

There's nothing better than being able to escape for a weekend getaway after a long, hard week at work. With home values falling and interest rates more affordable, many people are purchasing second homes. Whether you have one along the coastline or ...

Though mold may only take up a small space, it can cause big problems inside of your home if allowed to continue growing. Large clusters of mold can degrade drywall and other materials, leading to structural damage within your home. And there are hea ...

If you are a homeowner who has a deck attached to your house, you’ve probably enjoyed many BBQs and relaxing afternoons on your deck. Now that you probably aren't using your deck as much, it’s a good time to make sure it is safe.First, take time ...

It’s hard to live without insurance. It has become a basic necessity in a person’s life and it extends to almost everything that’s important to that person. Insurance helps protect things like your home, car, family, business and other assets and it ...

This time of year, there's something peaceful about lighting a candle and enjoying the flickering light on a cold evening. As an added benefit, many candles come in tantalizing scents like pumpkin pie or cinnamon apple to give your house a wonderful ...

When you purchase a home, the last thing on your mind is home insurance. You are ready to decorate and move in, with little regard for your home insurance coverage. However, homeowners insurance protects your home. It also helps you increase the chan ...

One of the worst fears is wondering whether your home will be broken into. There are about 2.5 million burglaries every year. Of those, 66% are home break-ins. Burglars take an average of $2,416 worth in belongings per burglary, but that’s nothing co ...

Your homeowners insurance usually protects your home if hazards occur that cause unpreventable or unavoidable damage. Most people can’t tell when a storm will hit their property, so generally, if that storm does damage, then your policy might apply. ...

Here in Georgia, we hear a lot about being part of the sunbelt. But, don't let that fool you. Our winters can be brutal. Severe winter weather, particularly ice and freezing rain, can beckon during this time of year. When it does, your security, even ...