Monthly Archives: October 2012
Five Homeowners Insurance Tips for First Time Buyers
A first time homeowner can find buying a new home exciting and overwhelming. When shopping for quotes, there are five areas that are especially important. Here are tips to get the best coverage at the most affordable price. 1. Know the difference between the replacement cost and the market value. Depending on how much was
Second Round Knock-Outs: How Public Adjusters Work for Homeowners to Gain More for Insurance Claims
AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc. would like to educate potential consumers about the roll of public adjusters. Living in a volatile environment like South Florida often makes homeowners, business owners and vacation-property owners the victims of natural disaster. In such cases the homeowners (hopefully) have insurance coverage for their valuable property. When a property owner
For Your Clients: Tenants’ Renters Insurance Is a Must
With winter months ahead, renters should make certain they have a contents insurance policy that covers fire damage. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, residential fires are more prevalent in winter months than in spring or summer months. A residential fire can completely destroy a home and all of its contents. RentersInsurance.net discusses the importance
Alarm Systems – How Important Are They to Your New Home?
By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist According to FBI statistics, a home is burglarized every 14 seconds in the United States, and homes without an alarm system are three times more likely to be broken into. Those are pretty compelling reasons to consider installing an alarm system. But what should you know before choosing one-and
What Your Contractor Won’t Tell You; Five Steps to Avoiding Remodeling Disaster
By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist Adding a room to your home, or remodeling an existing kitchen or bath, can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But selecting a contractor to do the work can be confusing at best. “Your best bet is a personal recommendation,” says Barbara Kavovich, who owns and manages one of
Freedom from Debt an Achievable Goal for Every Family
American households are carrying an average of nearly $16,000 of credit card debt, which translates into more than $2,000 in finance charges and fees each year, according to the Federal Reserve. Even with statistics like these, freedom from debt is an achievable goal for every family. The first step in regaining control is to take
For Investors: Re-evaluate Your Insurance Policies
With winter weather creeping in, landlords should be aware of exactly what their landlord insurance policy covers. Many building owners could be surprised at what costly items are not covered in a standard policy, especially with high fire hazard months ahead. Residential fires are more prevalent in winter months than in spring or summer months,
