May 3, 2023
AgencyInspect Your Home After Winter
After what felt like an endless winter, everything is slowly starting to thaw out and melt. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year, and as a new homeowner, I am starting to observe new things on my home that I need to inspect, and projects I want to tackle this summer. I […]
April 26, 2023
AgencyTips to Get Rid of Ants
Ants make for terrible houseguests. They come uninvited, get into everything, and are in no hurry to leave. But they’re also fairly easy to get rid of, or better still, avoid altogether. Through the warmer months, the two types most likely to show up are house ants (technically known as odorous house ants because of […]
April 18, 2023
AgencyDe-Winterize Your Seasonal Home
Winterizing your house is important in cases where it will be vacant for extended periods of time — for example, when you’re leaving your vacation home for the season or leaving your main home to go on a months-long trip. De-winterizing a house, then, is equally important once you return. Much of de-winterization is simply […]
February 28, 2023
AgencyKey Things to Know About Property Taxes
With the housing market booming around the United States, you may have recently purchased your first home and are curious about what you should know about property taxes. What is property tax? Property tax is a tax paid on real estate or other types of properties you own. It’s also a type of ad valorem […]
February 21, 2023
AgencyUpgrades to Help Increase Your Home’s Value
1. Convert or build a home office Since 2009, the number of people who work from home has risen by 159%, according to stats from Global Workplace Analytics. In a Fall 2021 survey by HomeLight, 60% of top real estate agents cited a home office as a top priority for buyers in their market, representing a higher percentage […]
February 8, 2023
AgencyCarbon Monoxide Safety
You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure Do have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year. Do install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home. Check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and […]
December 20, 2022
AgencyThe Importance of Home Gutters
Gutters are one of the most ignored parts of any homeowner’s maintenance list. Understandably, rain gutters are simple in their design and operation; they carry water from the roof to the ground. However, this helps protect your house from serious water damage. Read on if you’re asking yourself, How do gutters work and why are they […]
December 13, 2022
AgencyHomeowners Insurance 101
Homeowners insurance is a package policy. This means that it covers both damage to property and liability or legal responsibility for any injuries and property damage policyholders or their families cause to other people. This includes damage caused by household pets. Damage caused by most disasters is covered but there are exceptions. Standard homeowners policies […]
November 29, 2022
AgencySecure Your Vacant Home
Perhaps you’re moving and haven’t sold your home yet; or maybe it’s undergoing a major renovation. Whatever the reason for having to leave your home, it’s important to remember to protect it while you’re gone. An empty home is vulnerable to theft and vandalism. To prevent these and other unfortunate mishaps from happening to your […]
November 17, 2022
AgencyVacation Home Insurance 101
Like any residence, your vacation home needs to be insured—but because the risks are different, the coverage might cost more than your primary homeowners policy. Before you leap into second-home ownership, consider the factors that will likely affect the price you’ll need to pay for insuring it. Second homes provide a respite from weekday life, […]