Homeowners

Buying a home in any U.S. city has come with challenges over the last few years, thanks to limited inventory and increased interest rates on mortgages. Some exp......

## ## Is a condo the best type of home for you? No two prospective buyers are alike when it comes to what they look for in a new home. An ideal property will......

## Renters Insurance Costs on the Rise If you lease a space, you’ve got fewer things to worry about than homeowners do. But renters and their personal property......

## How Long Will Your Roof Last? When you buy a house and see the age of the roof, you usually have a set idea of how long you expect it to last based on what......

Smart tech or Internet of Things (IoT) devices pervade all aspects of our lives from our phones to our cars to our homes. In fact, our homes are full of conveni......

## Are Smarter Homes Safer? We’ve reached peak smart home technology from voice-activated light switches to garage doors, thermostats, and more that can be act......

## How can a smart office elevate wellness? Working from your house in pajama pants may sound like the ultimate dream — but in practice, it can be difficult to......

## More Guests, More risk Eager to get that grill fired up and invite your friends over for a backyard barbecue? Before stocking up on charcoal, lighter fluid......

## Owning a micro business If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you may have toyed with the idea of starting your own business. If you’re new to business own......

## High Winds, High Stakes Windstorms are a growing threat to homeowners, bringing not only physical damage but also financial headaches. In fact, damages from......

Christmas movies. Full of warm fuzzy feelings, hot cocoa drinking … and a weirdly high amount of property destruction. What is it about holidays on the silver s......

## How these cities made the list Many people are opting to rent instead of buying a home, largely because of rising home prices and mortgage interest rates. O......

## Planning for your aging parents While caring for adults as they age can be a challenging responsibility for children and other family members, it's also a t......

At the beginning of 2022, the average home price in the U.S. reached $348,079 — a record high set by low supply and increasing demand during the COVID-19 pandem......

How many people do you know that have lived in their homes for 40, 50 or even 60 years? Perhaps your grandparents raised your parents, aunts and uncles all in t......

## How to maximize extra space Extra square footage is a bonus for any homeowner, but sometimes it can be hard to envision what to do with it. If you’re workin......

When we think of cold weather, what often comes to mind is warm blankets, hot drinks and a magical snowscape. While it's true the cold can lead to seasonal plea......

## Planning for a new home When it comes to owning your dream home, building it yourself gives you the chance to customize it exactly to your liking. From desi......

The 2020 COVID pandemic changed how many people worked, and while some businesses have encouraged a return to office, around 22% of Americans (around 32 million......

## Minimizing digital clutter When it comes to clutter, there are several types that can pollute our space, productivity, and, ultimately, our lives. Of the ma......

## Coastal erosion and your waterfront property Many people dream of owning a beachfront property. However, it comes with many risks. For homeowners, factors l......

House fires cause nearly 12 billion dollars in damage each year. Fire extinguishers are crucial tools for ensuring the safety of individuals and property in th......

## First-time homebuyer programs: unlocking opportunities in a growing market The average home price is rising, reaching nearly $348,079 in 2022. But don’t let......

## General grilling safety tips If baseball is America's favorite pastime, then outdoor cookouts are a close second. It’s so common that 7 out of 10 adults in......

## Your Financial Future Starts with the Choices Your Make Today With March being Women’s History Month, it’s a fitting time to celebrate the remarkable achiev......

## The new era of home technology The insurance sector has seen an unprecedented surge in the adoption of technology to simplify the claims process for consume......

## Uninvited Guests You wake up in a cold sweat, listening to the scuttling in the walls. Or worse still, you spot something running across your kitchen floor......

## Why having a house cleaning schedule matters Living in a messy home isn't just hard on the eyes - it can be bad for your health, too. Clutter and mess can [......

The United States looked different in the 1960s, a time of visionaries, idealists, and growing prosperity. Rapid changes in technology have re-shaped much of Am......

No matter how often you clean your home, it is still a breeding ground for germs, bacteria and even viruses. There are about [9,000 species of germs](https://ww......

## Keep your home safe with proper fire pit care Few things are better on a crisp evening than sitting outside around a warm fire with friends and family. It’s......