Homeowner Articles

The start of the year is a great time to think about upcoming changes and how to prepare for any unique challenges and adventures ahead. Consider making the following five…

Not unlike home inventories, many people don’t think about creating and maintaining a home safety checklist. Fortunately, most of us feel safe in our homes, and we don’t spend much…

Do you have an up-to-date home inventory? If not, you’re not alone: According to a 2023 Insurance Information Institute (III)/Munich Re Consumer Survey, only 47% of homeowners reported having such…

How much homeowners insurance should you get? If you say, “I paid this much for my house, so that’s how much insurance I need,” you should know that how the…

The fanciful name hides an ever-growing crime. Porch pirates are stealing an increasing number of packages from, well, porches, stoops, vestibules, lobbies and doorsteps. In New York City alone, according…

The coming holiday season and winter months also bring the highest rate of home fires, a leading cause of home insurance claims. Not surprisingly, more than one-third of home fires…

Insurance isn’t a “set it and forget it” deal. Treating it that way could mean you’re paying too much, aren’t adequately insured, or don’t have the right coverage. This is…

You’re excited to remove the “For Sale” sign at your new home or condo. A bit less exciting is selecting the right homeowners’ insurance for your new property. Choosing the…

Spending a day or two this fall on a few annual maintenance tasks can help prevent common winter emergencies like home heating system breakdowns, roof leaks, and burst pipes.  Complete…