6 Considerations for Preparing for Your Move
Posted: May 2, 2024
Exciting Times Ahead Congratulations on your new home! Buying a new home is filled with fresh possibilities and the excitement of new beginnings. As you prepare to move into your home, it is important to ensure it is as stress-free as possible. Whether you’re moving across town or to a different state, taking these specific steps can make a big job less overwhelming. Assess Your...
Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What's the Difference?
Posted: May 1, 2024
If you were asked to describe the state of the housing market over the past few years, it could be summarized in one word: expensive.According to Home Bay, a real estate education platform, U.S. home prices increased an astounding 42% in the three years between March 2020 and March 2023.That data also showed that the national median home price rose to $468,000 as of 2022,...
Your Quick and Easy Guide to Electrical Safety at Home
Posted: April 29, 2024
Electrical dangers are serious business. From risk of shock to potential fires, you’ve got plenty of reasons to make sure your home’s electrical systems are in good shape and safe working order. Fortunately, in most houses, a simple walkthrough can help you identify and avoid the most common risks. (Having the right homeowners insurance can provide peace of mind, too.)Most fixes are simple and inexpensive, if...
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Posted: April 29, 2024
We all hope never to need that policy, but do you know exactly what a homeowners' policy covers? The answers may surprise you and even save you some money in areas you never realized! Homeowners' policies offer a wide range of coverages, from your home itself and structures on your property to liability coverage, even to loss of income coverages. As always, coverage will vary from...
Don’t Let These 7 Reasons Hold You Back from Buying Life Insurance
Posted: April 24, 2024
Are you like the majority of Americans who don't have life insurance1, but say that they know they need it? With the price of everything from home to college and grocery to daycare costs rising, it’s more important than ever to get life insurance to help protect your loved ones. According to the 2022 Insurance Barometer Study, from Life Happens and the financial and insurance organization...