Friday, September 19, 2014Despite big storms and wildfires highlighting the need, home inventories are rare, say insurance industry experts. A recent Allstate Insurance survey of Atlanta homeowners found that while than more than 90 percent of homeowners are concerned about protecting their homes, only 41 percent had ever documented or valued their contents. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 29, 2014It's no secret; having a good credit score has many benefits. It can help you get approved for loan and get lower interest rates, but there's even more. News 13's Jeff Platt shows us an unexpected way good credit can save you big money. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 22, 2014Home insurance plans tend to get ignored until they’re needed, and that can be a costly mistake for homeowners. “Most homes in the U.S. are underinsured, and it gets worse if you’ve renovated or upgraded your home,” says Mary Boyd, division president at ACE Private Risk Services. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 8, 2014Many Americans don't need to wonder if they need flood insurance — it's required as a condition of their home loan. But unlike car insurance, flood insurance isn't required simply because you own property. In these cases, flood insurance raises the same question as other insurance policies do: When does the premium outweigh the actual risk? READ MORE >>
Friday, July 18, 2014Your dog isn't just a good dog -- he's your best friend who wouldn't hurt a flea. But you might have to prove it to get your home insurance company to cover him, especially if he belongs to a breed with a reputation as aggressive. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 21, 2014 You probably wouldn't hold onto the same cell phone for 20 years, right? Home items like your thermostat are no different! While your entire house doesn’t need to be on the cutting edge, these four items are worth upgrading: Homeowners Insurance. If there’s a flood, are you covered? READ MORE >>
Friday, February 14, 2014 What makes something worthwhile? When it comes to your home, it’s all about long-term benefits. These four actions will save you tons of time and money down the road! Plant Trees. If you have a yard that can handle it, planting a few trees on your property will go a long way. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 10, 2014Do your plans for 2014 include a new home? If you’re thinking about signing on the dotted line for a new mortgage this year, it’s important to understand the new federal regulations that go into effect on January 10. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 3, 2014In a dour housing market, wouldn't it be nice to know that your remodeling project would pay off when you went to sell the property? Remodeling Magazine evaluated the top remodeling projects, how the cost-to-value has changed since the housing market implosion, and which projects are still worth the investment. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 6, 2013With homeowners insurance (or any insurance for that matter), you’re really paying for peace of mind – comfort in knowing that life’s curveballs won’t become insurmountable problems. However, those curveballs come in many shapes and sizes, and sometime they can exceed the limits of a standard homeowners policy. READ MORE >>
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