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Home Fire Safety Hero

Home Fire Safety and Prevention: Easy Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

Our homes are our safe havens, but they also come with their share of risks—especially when it comes to fire. House fires can cause serious damage, resulting in expensive homeowners’ insurance claims and lengthy restoration and rebuilds that cause significant disruptions to your life. The good news is that most are preventable. By taking a […]

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Flood Preparedness Guide

Homeowner’s Guide to Flood Preparedness

Flooding is one of the most frequent and costly natural disasters in the U.S., yet it’s often misunderstood. While those in high-risk areas may be required to purchase flood insurance by their mortgage company, many homeowners in moderate or low-risk zones remain unaware of their exposure to flood risks. Climate change is driving more severe

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Rising Home Insurance Costs

Are Rising Home Insurance Rates Putting a Dent in Your Budget?

If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably seen your homeowners’ insurance prices rising over the past couple of years. According to insurance comparison site Insurify, nearly 30% of American homeowners are sweating over rising home insurance rates. And who can blame them? Home insurance prices spiked by 19% last year, averaging an extra $273 per policy.

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Flood and Earthquake Insurance

Protecting Your Home: The Importance of Flood and Earthquake Insurance

Have you ever wondered if flood or earthquake insurance is worth it? If you have a mortgage, your lender might require flood insurance if you’re in a high-risk area. However, earthquake insurance is rarely mandatory. And if your home is paid off, there are no requirements. But just because it’s not required doesn’t mean it’s

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Solar Panels on Roof

Does Home Insurance Cover Solar Panels? Here’s What You Need to Know

Thinking about going solar? You’re not alone. Between January 2017 and February 2024, Vermont saw over 16,000 solar permits issued, mostly for homes, and New Hampshire boasted 18,644 residential solar installations between January 2017 and the end of last year. With installation costs dropping, the desire to cut back on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas

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