Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
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…
9 Building Events to Help Retain Tenants
Retaining tenants is easier said than done. Tenants move out for many different reasons, and most of them (family needs, employment, etc.) lie beyond your control. But one way you…
Homeowner’s Policy Quote: Why Do Insurance Companies Ask So Many Questions?
If you’ve ever filled out a form or called for a quote on a homeowner’s policy, you’ve probably noticed that the insurance company had questions. Lots of questions. Insurance agents…
Insider Insurance Tips for Self-Managed Condos and Co-ops
Finding the best insurance for a small condo or co-op building, especially if the building is self-managed, can be challenging. How do you know how much insurance you need? What…
Insurance Agent or Broker: What’s the Difference?
Several times a week, people ask us about the difference between an insurance agent and an insurance broker. Here's the short answer: An insurance agent represents a specific insurance carrier…