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Rental Car Insurance and Credit Cards
Purchasing rental car insurance may help you protect against certain perils, however, if your home insurance and auto insurance policies already provide you with protection, you may be paying twice for coverage that is not necessary.
Read MoreAdd Value Through These Seven Home Renovations
It can be easy for homeowners to become caught up in the moment and forget that not all home renovations are equal in terms of getting your return on investment (ROI). Your ROI will depend on a variety of factors including market trends, but there are some renovations that add more value to your home than others.
Read More14 Home Staging Tips for Texans
Every situation is different and while all homeowners should aspire to take great care of their homes, it’s always a good idea to remember that we tend to see our own homes with rose-colored glasses. Staging your home is a great way to take those off, reassess the way your house is viewed, and create a look that is designed to inspire action from a home buyer.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Buying Home Insurance in Texas
Every homeowner is recommended to purchase a home insurance policy because the financial hurdle of rebuilding a home in the event of a major loss is inconvenient at best and insurmountable at worse. If you’re looking to move this year, we’ve got a great guide to help you navigate the world of home insurance and help alleviate some of the stress that goes into finding your new home.
Read MoreHow To Get a WPI-8 Certificate To Lower Your TWIA Windstorm Insurance
In Texas, the WPI-8 certificate, often referred to as the “Windstorm Certificate” or “Windstorm Inspection Certificate,” is a document that shows a particular building or structure has been inspected and certified to meet the windstorm building code requirements set by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). These requirements are designed to ensure that structures are…
Read MoreManufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Travel Trailers
Manufactured homes that were once called mobile homes and single- and double-width mobile homes are factory-built homes designed and built to the precise specifications of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development federal building code. Prefabricated houses are completely built in a factory and then transported to their place of establishment. Once they reach…
Read MoreHow Texas Earned the Nickname “Flash Flood Alley”
This section of North America is one of if not the most susceptible places for flash flooding to occur. A Texas flash flood can affect many other places such as Houston, TX, or Galveston, TX, for other reasons, but throughout the heart of Hill Country and beyond, Texas flooding is mostly caused by rapid, heavy rainfall that can destroy vehicles, homes, and lives.
Read MoreTexas Home Warranties and Homeowners Insurance
There are around 7 million homeowners in the state of Texas, many of whom understand the importance of protecting their property. Your home is much more than a structure and there is a lot to consider. Everything from your home’s appliances to your personal possessions to additional structures on your property is at risk of…
Read MoreFlood Maps by Address and Helpful Info for Texans
If you’re new to reading a Texas flood zone map, it can feel a bit daunting. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be such a challenge with these great tips. Understanding flood zones in a Texas map will help you better understand your surroundings and make decisions accordingly.
Read MoreThe Inflation Rate in Texas Is Raising Home Insurance Rates
Inflation touches virtually any industry and this includes insurance. Having home insurance is important and the job of your provider is to help you rebuild your home in the event of a loss. But in this arrangement, it can be easy for homeowners to forget that insurance carriers are indeed businesses that are affected by the same economic factors any other business may be facing.
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