January 3, 2014
AgencyNew Mortgage Laws on January 10! What You Need to Know
Do your plans for 2014 include a new home? If you’re thinking about signing on the dotted line for a new mortgage this year, it’s important to understand the new federal regulations that go into effect on January 10. While these new regulations will make it more difficult for some people to get a mortgage, […]
December 13, 2013
AgencyHomeowners are leaving billions of dollars on the table
Millions of Americans are walking away from billions of dollars in savings every year. How? By not refinancing. While the refinance fad has faded since interest rates began rising this fall, millions of Americans still stand to benefit from a refinance. Quicken Loans estimates that at least 1.5 million people are missing out on $100 […]
October 30, 2013
AgencyConsidering A Backyard Fire Pit? Here’s What You Should Know
No longer will a wood deck with a barbecue do for many homeowners wanting to enjoy their back yards. These days, accessorizing means amenities like ponds, flower beds, vegetable gardens, outdoor kitchens, and, increasingly, fire pits that crackle and glow. One reason for fire pits’ appeal? According to Sacramento, Calif., landscape designer Michael Glassman, a […]
October 16, 2013
Agency9 Things Your Homeowners Insurance May Not Cover
With homeowners insurance (or any insurance for that matter), you’re really paying for peace of mind – comfort in knowing that life’s curveballs won’t become insurmountable problems. However, those curveballs come in many shapes and sizes, and sometime they can exceed the limits of a standard homeowners policy. Here are nine things that a standard policy may […]
September 25, 2013
AgencyWhy shop around for home insurance quotes?
You’ve probably heard this before, maybe loads of times. When it comes to insurance, it pays to shop around. There’s a reason that line is repeated so often: It’s solid advice, because big savings are possible. Just look at the evidence from a recent simple, unscientific survey of home insurance quotes that Bankrate conducted, focusing […]
September 18, 2013
AgencyIs Your College Student Properly Insured?
When college students arrive on campus, their cars are often loaded with pricey laptops, tablets, flat screen TVs and their entire wardrobe. Between the house parties and theft in dorms and libraries, it’s likely any one of these items could suffer some damage. So for parents of students who just returned to college, now is […]
August 2, 2013
AgencyHomeowners insurance covers more than you think
You probably know that homeowners and renters insurance covers property inside your home from losses due to theft, fire, and other calamities. But you may not be aware that it also protects you from other types of situations, including many losses that occur outside your home, according to the Insurance Information Institute. That’s why it’s a […]
July 29, 2013
AgencyHail Season Survival Guide
Hail Season Survival Guide: Progressive Claims Service Offers Six Tips For Getting Back on the Road Quickly After a Hailstorm Hail Season Survival Guide: Progressive Claims Service Offers Six Tips For Getting Back on the Road Quickly After a Hailstorm “Hailstorms are difficult to forecast and can come on suddenly, so it’s often difficult to […]
April 8, 2013
AgencyHome Insurance Premiums Too High? 5 Ways to Save
Homeowner’s insurance is a necessary expense when you own your own home and can certainly be a lifesaver in the event of a disastrous tragedy, but that doesn’t make the premiums any easier on your pocketbook. In today’s economy, saving money any way that you can has become a daily endeavor in the lives of Americans and […]