Home Warranties and Homeowners Insurance Policies are both important ways to reduce the risk and possibly the financial burden of homeownership, but they serve two entirely different purposes. Do you know whether something is covered by your Home Warranty or Homeowners Insurance Policy? Home Warranty: A Home Warranty covers the service, repair and/or replacement of […]
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4 Steps to Make Sure You’re Covered for Summer Storm Season
Summer storm season is here! Here are 4 easy steps to make sure you are ready and properly covered. Buy the right policies No single insurance policy will cover all types of hurricane damage. For example, most homeowners insurance policies won’t pay for flood damage, so if you want coverage, you’ll need flood insurance. Don’t […]
A SMART Way to Avoid Water Damage
Water damage is one of the leading causes of homeowner loss and one of the most expensive. Homeowners can have significant damage from leaks from pipes, water heaters and washing machines to name a few. If you are not aware of the leak it can result in mold, warped floors or walls or foundation problems. […]
10 Fall Home Maintenance Tips from Whitlock!
Clean the gutters and down spouts every fall and spring. Check your roof and siding. Prune your trees and shrubs. Rake the leaves. Clean and cover your patio furniture. Disconnect the garden hose. Have your fireplace inspected and cleaned. Recaulk windows. Have your furnace serviced and change filters. Change batteries on fire alarms and CO […]
The Whitlock Group’s 12 Ways to Safeguard Christmas!
In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, here are The Whitlock Group’s 12 insurance tips to help assure the holidays go smoothly! Insure new big-ticket items. There are property & liability exclusions & limitations that apply to jewelry, cars, drones, guns, art and other big items. Notify your agent as soon as you make […]
