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Avoid These Common Homeowners Insurance Mistakes

Homeowners’ insurance mistakes are common. Avoid the mess by preparing yourself on what to expect and what you may need coverage for from the beginning. It is crucial for homeowners to insure their homes properly;...

Preparing Your Home for Spring

Is your home ready for all that spring entails? Spring will be here before you know it and after the harsh winter weather, there are parts of your home that have probably been neglected. Prepare...

5 Things You’ll Probably Forget to Do When Moving Into a New House

If you’ve taken the plunge and bought your first house this year, congratulations! While you might want to rush in and start enjoying your new place and privacy, there are a few logistics to handle...

Want to Buy a Home? 2018 Could Be Your Year

Buying a home, especially your first one, can be daunting. Not knowing much about the real estate market can intimidate any prospective home buyer. The unsustainable appreciation in home values over the last few years,...

Hiring a Contractor? Avoid These Common Mistakes

In our last blog, we discussed some of the best questions homeowners should ask their prospective contractors before hiring them. It’s a well-known fact that hiring a contractor goes hand in hand with stress and...

4 Main Questions to Ask Your Contractor Before Hiring

In this series of articles, we’ve covered some ways for homeowners to boost their home’s value, including upgrading their kitchens with simple fixes, as well as debunking common home value myths. If you’re looking to...

4 Popular Home Value Myths Debunked

In our last blog, we went over some easy kitchen fixes that can improve the functionality of your home and also increase its value. There are plenty of resources online that claim to be the...

Adding Value to Your Home: Kitchen Fixes

Adding value to your home is one of the best things to spend money on. Not only do these updates make your home more functional and modern, they’re also guaranteed to give you some return...

Preventing Home Mishaps This Holiday Season

Christmas is approaching quickly, which means now is the time to address any home hiccups you might have to ensure a smooth hosting event. The last thing you need is for your oven to fail...

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist: Planning Ahead

Autumn Home Maintenance > Carefully Planning Your Renovations In this series of blogs, we’ve covered everything from tree care to cleaning gutters to prepare your home for the cold seasons to come. In this final...

Autumn Maintenance Checklist: Cleaning Gutters

Autumn Home Maintenance > Keeping Gutters Unclogged In our last two posts, we covered the major maintenance items that should be completed during the fall, including tree care tips. In this article, we’re going to...

The Autumn Checklist Every Homeowner Should Complete

Fall is officially here, which means leaves are turning colors, the air is beginning to cool, and the holidays are right around the corner. A change from summer to fall not only marks the beginning...

How You’re Ruining Your Lawn: Pet Problems

As the last leg of our series on how you’re unknowingly ruining your lawn, we’re going to explore how letting your pet do his or her business throughout your yard is contributing to its demise....

Three Misconceptions About Condos

Buying a condo is a big step. Once you’ve made the decision to move forward and searched for the perfect condo, you are likely to have plenty of questions about your new home. As condos...

Does CT Homeowners Insurance Cover A Home Business?

This week, May 4th through 8th, is National Small Business Week. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, each years since 1963 National Small Business Week has been recognizing the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs...

Why is Insuring Older Homes in Connecticut a Challenge?

Older homes have an undeniable charm and appeal for many Connecticut homebuyers. The history and craftsmanship these dwellings can often drive up prices of a vintage home, but they are not without their quirks and...