Category Archives: Homeowners Insurance

Are you ready for the Big One?

We have had several major Earthquakes around the world the past Five years, and the USGS has predicted an 80% chance of a 6.0 or greater happening in Northern California, 60% chance in the Bay Area, by 2032. It’s not … Continue reading

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16 U.S. states at high risk of damaging earthquakes-USGS

(Reuters) – The U.S. Geological Survey said sixteen states are at high risk of damaging earthquakes over the next 50 years and some areas face a higher threat than previously thought. The western United States faces a high risk of … Continue reading

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Homeowners Insurance Loopholes and Limitations

Many Insurance companies would have you believe that whatever happens they will take care of your loss (witness the obscure space junk falling in the University of Farmers commercial), but there are several (more common) scenarios you need to be … Continue reading

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Red Flags of Moving Fraud

  Rogue movers typically work like this: Without ever visiting your home or seeing the goods you want moved, they give a low-ball estimate over the phone or Internet. Once your goods are on their truck, they demand more money … Continue reading

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Where to Go During an Earthquake?

Remember that stuff about hiding under a table or standing in a doorway? Well, forget it! This is a real eye opener. It could save your life someday. EXTRACT FROM DOUG COPP’S ARTICLE ON ‘THE TRIANGLE OF LIFE’ My name … Continue reading

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Dogs Bite!

About a year ago my wife broke down and agreed to get a dog for the family. I grew up with two Labrador Mutts and loved them dearly, but had forgotten how enriching it is to have a dog in … Continue reading

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Important things about Insurance & your Home Improvement Project

Proof of Insurance Don’t be afraid to ask the prospective contractor to provide certificates of insurance. This is simply smart business, so the contractor should not be offended when you make such a request.  Having the certificate mailed or emailed … Continue reading

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Benefits And Pitfalls of Renting your Home!

If you are moving from a home that you have lived in  you may want to consider the benefits of renting your property, rather than selling it.  Of course, that precludes your needing the profit to come up with your … Continue reading

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