Is It Covered? Snow, Ice & Sleet
April 19, 2023
Do your investor clients know that damage from the weight of snow, ice, or sleet is only covered under certain policy formats? For your clients who invest in more northern
Category: Winter
Is It Covered? Burst Pipes
February 6, 2023
It is commonly assumed that water damage resulting from a burst pipe is covered under all policies. However, Water Damage as a result of a burst pipe is NOT covered
Top Property Maintenance Tips for Every Season
February 7, 2022
The New Year is all about self-improvement. And though some people dread New Year’s resolutions, real estate investors salivate at the sound of “new”. After all, real estate investors improve things for a living. Now, improvement is wonderful, but all this betterment does take planning.
Shield Investment Properties from Winter Risk, Pt 2
February 7, 2022
Winter has made its presence known, but your investor clients can still fortify their “castles” against the cold. The saying “better late than never” holds true here. In this two-part article series, we are looking at four winter perils from which your clients need to shield their properties. In Part 1, we addressed ways to protect occupied properties and this time, we’ll cover vacant properties and renovation projects.
Shield Investment Properties From Winter Risks, Pt 1
January 10, 2022
Many regions of the U.S. have already received their first snows and freezes, but your investor clients can still fortify their “castles” against the coming cold. In this two-part article series, we’ll look at four winter perils from which your client’s need to shield their properties. In Part 1, we address ways to protect occupied properties and next month, we will address vacant properties and renovation projects. Let’s get started.
Protect Vacant Properties From Water Damage This Winter
January 10, 2022
Of the three leading causes of property damage—fire, theft/vandalism, and water damage—the last one is usually the easiest to prevent. Your investor clients can avoid frozen pipes and water damage at their vacant property by taking some simple steps to winterize it properly.
10 Tips to Eliminate Holiday Liabilities
December 6, 2021
Tenants are likely hosting friends and family for the holidays. And if they are not attentive to the finer details, a cooking fire can occur, or someone may be injured on the icy front steps. Share these 10 key factors with your investors to encourage tenant safety, avoid holiday liability, and ensure your investor client’s properties don’t get damaged during the jolly season.
Preparing Investment Properties for Cooler Temperatures
January 4, 2021
As the weather cools down and the winter holidays approach, new risks emerge to your investor clients’ properties. Here are 10 things to discuss with your clients to help them prepare their properties to avoid costly losses.