Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
FDNY Fire Safety Requirements for Landlords
To help protect New Yorkers, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requires landlords to post and distribute certain fire safety and emergency preparedness documents. The requirements apply to multiple…
Common Landlord Insurance Claims (and How to Prevent Them)
While it’s important to have the right landlord insurance, no one really wants to file a claim. Many of the perils covered by landlord insurance and riders, such as fires and…
Home Improvement Projects That Offer the Best ROI
Whether you plan to sell your home or simply want the biggest bang for your home improvement budget, there are many projects that are worth the investment. Generally, the projects…
POLL: Most Policyholders Aren’t Sure What Their Homeowners Insurance Covers
According to a poll reported in the New York Post, most policyholders (79%) have read through their homeowners insurance policy at least once, while 30% say they frequently read their…
Why (and How Often) Property Owners Should Clean Dryer Vents
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), dryer vents clogged with lint and other debris cause an average of 4,470 fires every year. But keeping dryer vents clean offers…
Cyber Insurance: Do Landlords Need It?
Cyber attacks are on the rise. According to the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2022, the number of U.S. businesses that experienced a cyber attack increased from 40% in 2021 to…
Fire Extinguisher & Smoke Alarm Maintenance Tips
Fire safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers provide crucial extra time to get out of a burning home or building, but many people don’t know how to maintain…
Strategies to Help You Avoid Distracted Driving
According to the 2020 Traffic Culture Safety Index, published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, most drivers (79.7%) consider using a handheld cell phone as extremely or very dangerous.…
Real Estate Carrying Costs: Are You Getting Tired?
Managing real estate investment property (i.e., being a landlord) is a business. The upside is huge, but there is also great risk, as with most businesses. It’s not just about…
House Hacks for First-Time Homeowners: What to Do as Soon as You Move in
The road toward homeownership can be a bumpy one, especially in today’s competitive real estate market. But, once you jumped through all the hoops and signed all the paperwork, the…