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Dogs and Insurance
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Did you know dogs account for over $500 million in insurance liability claims every year in the United States? In addition to dog bites, dogs collide with people causing falls and injuries. As a dog owner, you are...
7 Flood Facts You Need to Know
Friday, September 8, 2017
Since the unprecedented flooding began in Houston, we have received many calls and emails regarding flood coverage. Here are 7 basic flood facts every property owner should know: What is flood? Simply stated, a flood is...
Residential real estate tax rates
Monday, January 9, 2017
Here is a look at 2017 real estate tax rates per $1,000 of assessed residential value, a factor to consider when purchasing a home. Boston $10.59 Brookline $9.88 Cambridge $6.49 Canton $12.79 Dedham $14.76 Dover $13.05...
5 Things You Didn't Know About Life Insurance
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
1. Life insurance agents have a reputation of being a little too pesky. The reason why...because it's true. Life insurance is sold, not bought. In most cases, buyers of life insurance will not purchase unless they are...
Did you know?
Monday, March 23, 2015
Often folks will ask us, "Do you do that?" Our answer is almost always, "yes, we do." Here are some businesses insurance policies we have placed recently: Master condo association Non profit Security video monitor...
Winter Advisory: Ice Dams
Monday, February 9, 2015
The Boston area has seen undprecedented snowfall in recent weeks. A change in temperature combined with the record breaking snow will produce ice dams. Here is a good illustration of an ice dam: https://www.travelers....
Local residential real estate tax rates
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Here is a look at real estate tax rates per $1,000 of assessed residential value, a factor to consider when purchasing a home. Boston $12.58 Brookline $11.39 Cambridge $8.38 Canton $12.30 Dedham $16.08 Foxboro $14.99...
Facts of Life
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Given the staggering cost of college, adequate life insurance is a must for growing families. However, studies show most families are underinsured. Click here for more: Amazing facts about life insurance in the U.S. (...
Flood rates on the rise
Friday, May 10, 2013
In light of the the May 9, 2013 Boston Globe article the Boston Globe regarding flood insurance premiums, here is a primer on flood insurance in Massachusetts: The article states the federal flood insurance program is $...
Drive now, text later
Monday, May 6, 2013
Take the pledge to never text and drive at www.itcanwait.org.
Mass Save and Your Home
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Looking to make some improvements to your home? Contact Mass Save (www.masssave.com). Not only will they perform a complimentary energy efficiency assessment of your home, they will assist you in obtaining rebates on...