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Sinkholes and New Jersey Home Insurance
Q: Does my home insurance cover me from damage caused by sinkholes? A: Sinkholes have been in the news recently as a home in Florida was swallowed up on Tuesday, killing the occupant in…
Read MoreHurricane Sandy Recovery Information
The following information on Hurricane Sandy was provided by FEMA and is being republished here for your information and awareness. Sandy Recovery Bulletin New Jersey | DR-4086-NJ | Hurricane Sandy The State of New…
Read MoreHurricane Sandy Recovery – Beware of Scams
The following information on Hurricane Sandy was provided by FEMA and is being republished here for your information and awareness. Sandy Recovery Bulletin New Jersey | DR-4086-NJ | Hurricane Sandy The State of New…
Read MoreHow Can I Prevent Frozen Pipes in my Home?
Preventing Damage From Frozen Pipes During winter months, the water pipes in a house are at risk of freezing. Frozen pipes can burst and can cause substantial damage to your home. Here are some…
Read MoreFEMA Assistance – Hurricane Sandy
HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE Those in the county designated for assistance to affected residents and business owners can begin the disaster application process by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by web enabled mobile device…
Read MoreWhat to Do when You Need to File an Insurance Claim
If you have suffered damage to your house, car or business and need to file a claim: Remain calm. Locate your policy number and contact your company to report the claim. A list of…
Read More8 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Theft
How can I make myself less likely to be victim of theft? Here are 8 Tips that may reduce your chance of theft: 1) Keep bushes and shrubs trimmed to no more than waist high…
Read MoreHousing Marketing Recovery and Home Insurance
The housing market is beginning to show signs of recovery after nearly 5 years of decline. Despite this, market prices are still below the cost to rebuild a home in most locales throughout New…
Read MoreDogs and Home Insurance Policies
Q: I’m looking to obtain a dog, do I need to be concerned with my home insurance? Am I covered? A: The liability in a home (or condo or tenant) insurance policy in most…
Read MoreDoes Your Insurance Policy Cover Your Children at College?
Q: What if my son or daughter is away at school? Are they covered under my home insurance policy, or do they need to get their own? Generally, if a child who is a…
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