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• Auto Expert: Ford Shares Tips For Safer Proms, Calmer Moms (And Dads)

  by Jody DeVere on Thursday, May 20th, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  Ford Shares Tips For Safer Proms, Calmer Moms (And Dads) By Jody DeVere of AskPatty.com Prom season is upon us! The 17-year-old son of one our staffers will be attending his first prom this weekend, and because he is a new driver, his mom is a little worried about his driving safety on prom night. ... [read more]

  Tags: Jody DeVere, Prom, Prom night
  

• Insurance Expert: Condo Insurance and Your Vacation Home

  by Ann Song on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  Condo Insurance and Your Vacation Home Getting The Best Condo Insurance For Your Vacation Condo By Meha Ahmad, InsuranceAgents.com Staff Writer Home insurance costs are rising, which means second-home owners are feeling the financial strain twice as much. When it comes to keeping a getaway condo for vacation times, it's important for owners to maintain ... [read more]

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• Calculating Your Homeowners Insurance Replacement Cost

  by Ann Song on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  Homeowners insurance policies come in all shapes and sizes, but there are only two primary types: a cash value policy and a homeowners insurance replacement cost policy. Although a cash value policy is significantly cheaper, you get what you pay for, meaning it doesn’t provide the policyholder with as much coverage as a homeowners insurance ... [read more]

  Tags: Ann Song, home, Homeowner's Insurance, insurance, Replacement Costs
  

• Perform a Home Title Search Before It’s Too Late

  by Ann Song on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  Since every home possesses some sort of history, it’s imperative buyers looking to purchase any form of real estate conduct a home title search beforehand. Real estate property goes through so many owners that things can get a little messy at times, especially if liens and land encumbrances start building up. By contacting a title ... [read more]

  Tags: Ann Song, Home Ownership, Title Search
  

• How Your Fireplace Affects Your Home Insurance

  by Ann Song on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009  |  2 comments

  House fires are one of the leading causes of home destruction. If your house has a fireplace then it is important to keep it properly. If you have a dangerous fireplace then you might be deemed high risk by your provider. However, if you take the following steps in properly maintaining your fireplace and notify ... [read more]

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