Occasionally, our clients will call us at the time of their homeowner’s insurance renewal to inquire about the coverage amount for their home. With home values in the basement, it’s no wonder that insurance customers are confused when their insurance…
Did you know that dog bites account for about one third of all homeowner’s claims? It’s a staggering number. Last year, insurance companies paid $479 million for dog bite claims. That’s an increase of $66 million over 2010, and the numbers continue…
The Office of the State Fire Marshal recently published this handy overview with tips to avoid electrical fires in the home. Please take a moment to read, and make changes in your home if necessary… It may save lives! Each…
Did you know that over 50 million American families reside in a community that’s governed by a Homeowner’s Association (HOA)? Most condominium and townhome developments, as well as newer single-family home developments, have HOAs. The HOA is usually founded when the development is…
The City of Everett Police Department recently published a Crime Alert that shows a dramatic increase in residential burglaries in our community. Based on research by the Crime Analysis Unit, most burglaries occur on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays around midday, with the most…
For many people, the holidays are a time of parties, gatherings, and open houses. And indeed, part of the magic of the Season includes being surrounded by family and friends. If you are hosting, however, your planning shouldn’t stop at…
In light of National Fire Prevention Week from October 9th – 15th, 2011, we have gathered five of the most common household fire hazards – and how you can protect yourself: 1. Cooking Cooking fires are the number-one cause of…
You may have heard the recent story on National Public Radio (NPR): A man reported getting his laptop stolen. However, he had installed a program that would allow him to track his computer whenever it was turned on. He was…
News reports have been full of updates about this week’s earthquakes on the East Coast and in Colorado. The tremor that shook Virginia reached as far as Vermont, Illinois and Georgia. Thankfully, neither quake caused any deaths or major losses. But they…
Kids love to bounce… on beds, on couches, on cushions. So much better if the bouncy thing is a real trampoline! Bouncing is good for you, it is great exercise, not to mention tons of fun! (And, we admit it,…
