Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
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…
5 Ways to Clean Your Gutters Safely
Though many homeowners and building owners find cleaning their gutters once or twice a year difficult, it’s worth the effort. Gutters are one of your home or building’s primary defenses…
Sewer/Water Backup Coverage vs. Flood Insurance: Do You Need Both?
As flooding and water backups become more common, many homeowners want to make sure they are covered for any kind of water damage. Homeowners are often surprised to learn how…
Free Guide for NYC Building Owners: Save Time and Money with Practical Tips
The City Building Owner Insurance program has published a 68-page guide to help New York City-area landlords save time and money. Based on decades of experience working with owners of…
How Umbrella Policies Complement Landlord Insurance
A business or commercial umbrella policy can supplement an existing landlord insurance policy, offering additional liability protection. This article looks at situations that umbrella policies can cover and offers guidance…
Screening Ideas and Resources to Find Your Ideal Tenants
The pressure to fill vacancies quickly conflicts with the need to find quality tenants who pay on time and take care of the property. Failure to meet one or both…