The news is inundated with the fact that home values are on the rise. You may have even received a few postcards and flyers encouraging you to refinance or even sell your home and make some serious cash. With values going up, you may wonder if you have enough home insurance to cover your home. […]
There are a lot of technical terms thrown around when discussing home insurance policies. They’re not always easy to understand or obviously important when you first hear them. Replacement cost is a very important feature of home insurance policies. It’s what can help make you whole again after a serious disaster. Here’s what you need […]
When you purchase an insurance policy – home, auto, or anything else – and pay your premiums, it’s easy to assume you’re fully covered. Since coverage is determined by where you’re at in life at the time of purchase, you may be. Until you’re not. Endorsements often provide additional or extra coverage that your standard […]
The end of 2021 is nearly here, and it’s time to ring in the New Year in a big way. Before the big night, make a plan of how to keep yourself safe during the celebrations. Whether you’re throwing a party or going to one, there are a few things to do so you have […]
We’ve all been there. The storm outside gets worse, with lightning and thunder crashing all around you. You fear it might hit your home or cause a serious power surge. Oftentimes you get lucky and the storm passes without incident. But what happens if there’s a sudden power surge and your computer, appliances, or smart […]
Welcome to every homeowner’s worst nightmare: foul sludge bubbling up from your pipes into the tub or your yard. It gets everywhere, smells disgusting, and costs thousands in damage. Sewage backups and line damage wreak havoc on homes all the time. Will your homeowners insurance policy cover sewer line replacement? Here’s what you need to […]
Water is essential for life to exist, but it also has powerful destructive potential when not properly managed. As unwanted water makes its way into your home, it can lead to safety concerns, negatively impact the comfort and functionality of your living spaces, and ruin the aesthetics of your property. As a result, the best […]
No one wants to think about sewer lines, waste, and a sewage backup. We wash things down sink drains and flush toilets to make sure we don’t have to think about it. Sewage is gross. What’s grosser still is a sewage backup. Finding yourself ankle deep in sewage in your basement, bathroom, or front yard […]
There are so many reasons why your home may sit empty for a bit. If you expect your existing North Carolina homeowners insurance to cover you, you may be in for a nasty surprise when things go wrong. It’s possible you need vacant home insurance instead. Not sure what that is or if you need […]
You’re finally ready to build a coop and go get some chickens for your backyard. You’re already envisioning all the eggs and the cute little chicks running around everywhere. Before you head to the store, there are a few things you need to know to protect yourself and your home. Chickens as Pets If your […]
