by Admin | Dec 4, 2014 | Residential
The tradition of trimming a tree for the holidays is dearly observed in millions of homes. In the last century, we’ve come a long way in making the decoration safer: once, hot-burning incandescent light bulbs and even upright candle sticks were treacherous fire...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2014 | Residential
In the residential home market, new construction has become more expensive and less desirable. According to the Commerce Department, the cost of new homes reached an all-time high in October, with a median price of $305,000. That's a 15 percent increase from...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2014 | Natural Disasters
Casual observers might liken the risk of being struck by lightning to winning the lottery. Homeowners, however, must look at the storm risk from a more cautious perspective. According to NetQuote, the annual number of claims for lightning-related homeowners'...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2014 | Natural Disasters
Winter storm systems deposit snow, rain and ice across most regions of the country. When the frost thaws, however, unprepared homeowners could find their homes infiltrated by mold. Heating systems paired with moisture can create the perfect incubators for cultures...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2014 | Insurance
Not every home is turnkey. When homeowners purchase residential properties, they do so with a general sense of the work and remodeling that needs to be done to make a house a home. For some homeowners, home renovation happens decades down the road to spruce up outdoor...