How to Winterize a Vacant Investment Property
Winter has made its presence known, but there is still time to winterize a vacant home. In part 1, we covered tenant-occupied properties. This time, we focus on vacant homes and active renovation projects. If you’re leaving a [...]
How to Winterize an Occupied Investment Property
While some regions of the United States have already received their first snows and freezes, it's never too late to start prepping your properties for winter risks. In this two-part series, we'll look at the most common winter perils [...]
Holiday Safety Tips for Landlords
The holiday season can increase risks for landlords, especially when tenants are hosting guests or cooking more often. Fires, slip-and-falls, and other accidents are more common this time of year. To help prevent property damage [...]
What’s the Difference Between Flood, Water Damage & Sewer Back-up Coverage?
Understanding the insurance differences between Flood, Water Damage, and Sewer back-up is a common area of confusion for any real estate investor. Which covers what cause of damage? Where am I exposed? How can I [...]
2024: A Year of Extreme Weather Across the U.S.
The year 2024 brought an array of weather extremes across the United States, marking one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory. From hurricanes and wildfires to record-setting tornadoes and flooding, nature’s force left [...]
How to Insure Coastal Properties
Tropical storms and hurricanes can cause severe damage to properties in coastal locations. According to the NOAA Office for Coastal Management, the average hurricane costs $22.8 billion in damages. So, knowing how to properly insure [...]