Winter weather conditions can cause a homeowner’s worst nightmare — frozen pipes! When water freezes, it expands by about 9%. This causes increased pressure in your home’s pipes, which can lead to pipes cracking or bursting. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing significant damage. Does homeowners insurance cover frozen pipes? […]

In the past month we’ve seen an increase in identity theft, as fraudsters take advantage of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Use our tips to avoid becoming a victim of ID fraud. As the Everett Herald reported in May, much of the recent ID theft in the Pacific Northwest is tied to false unemployment […]

This weekend’s “Nor’wester” snowstorm promises to bring more snow to our region. But slick roads aren’t the only thing we need to be concerned about. Snow can wreak havoc when it melts, too. Here are five ways to help prevent damage to your home as snow starts melting: Remove large accumulations of snow from areas […]

Much like our summer weather, Western Washington’s real estate market is hot — something agent Caitlin Klosterman knows all too well. One home she bid on had 11 other competing offers! Luckily for Caitlin and her husband, Akeem, the third time’s a charm. They close on their new home in Marysville later this month. If […]

Sometimes clients forget to tell us about important changes in their lives. Whether you have brain fog or just got sidetracked, here are five things you may have forgotten to tell your insurance agent: You have a side hustle. According to U.S. Census reports, there are as many as 38 million home-based businesses in the […]