Townhomes & Duplexes: How Much Will A Homeowners Policy Cover?
Posted: April 1, 2019
Townhomes & Duplexes: How Much Will A Homeowners Policy Cover?If you are considering purchasing a townhome or duplex, you may be wondering if coverage under a homeowners policy would be different than coverage for a single-family dwelling. Our knowledgeable agents will be happy to explain the coverage for each type of dwelling and help you find a policy that suits your needs at the best available rates. What Are Townhomes and Duplexes? Perhaps the...
National flood insurance changes praised by climate advocates
Posted: March 19, 2019
President Donald Trump is a notable climate change skeptic, but his administration is making changes to national flood insurance through FEMA that reflect the reality of rising seas and devastating natural disasters. And climate advocates are praising the move. FEMA is unveiling Risk Rating 2.0, a new system designed to tie national flood insurance premiums to the actual flood risk facing each home. FEMA’s deputy...
What an insurance agent looks at to determine roof damage claims
Posted: February 26, 2019
Sunday’s wind storm may have caused some roof damage for homeowners throughout the Miami Valley along with tree limbs scattered on their property. News Center 7’s Monica Castro talked with an insurance agent about what they look at to determine if your roof needs to be replaced or repaired. Most insurance policies will cover wind damage caused by a storm. To determine what steps to...
Does Home Insurance Cover If Tree Falls on House or Other Tree Damage?
Posted: January 14, 2019
Trees are a beautiful feature of many properties and homes, but what happens if a tree falls on your house, or you get damage to your property from trees? Does insurance cover fallen trees and related damage? It all depends on what the cause of the damage is. Home insurance will cover many forms of damage caused by trees, but may not cover everything. Here's...
How To Keep Pipes From Freezing During NoVA Cold Spell
Posted: January 11, 2019
These tips can help prevent frozen pipes this winter. Plus, ways to handle your insurance claim if your DC or Virginia house is damaged. WASHINGTON, DC — With wind chills that will feel like the teens at times this week in DC and northern Virginia and overnight lows remaining in the 20s, it's important to know how to prevent your home's water pipes from freezing....
