Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
Rent Control: Commercial Landlords May Be the New Big Bad Wolf
The following article on commercial rent control is a guest post by Janet Nina Esagoff, Esq. Members of the New York City Council have been considering different iterations of commercial…
Why Is My Life Insurance Coverage Expiring Earlier than I Expected?
The following article on universal life insurance is the first of a two-part series by Henry Montag, CFP, CLTC. As a real estate property owner, you know that, when interest…
Winter Weather Home Protection When You’re Away From Home
You need to understand winter weather home protection because when you leave home in the winter, whether for a quick vacation or a longer stay somewhere warm, you want to…
Do Landlords Need Commercial Auto Insurance?
As a landlord or building owner, do you need commercial auto insurance? You probably drive your personal vehicle for business. Or you use your car for personal use most of…
Other Structures: What They Are and How They’re Insured
What is considered Other Structures on homeowners insurance? You’d expect homeowner’s insurance to cover your home from damage, theft and liability. And it does. Your homeowner’s insurance can also offer…
Stay Safe When Using Space Heaters
Space heaters can warm up a chilly room. They can save energy by allowing you to turn down your thermostat and only heat a small area. Unfortunately, they can also…
New Jersey and New York Short-Term Disability Insurance Requirements
Both New York and New Jersey have short-term disability insurance requirements for employers. Each state has its own program, with its own unique guidelines, dating back to the 1940s. As…
How to Protect Your Packages… and Your Identity
The approaching holidays means that delivery folks are going to be bringing more packages to your door. You’ll probably be doing more online and brick-and-mortar shopping. But you’re not the…
How Much Should Landlord Insurance Cost?
For many landlords, especially first timers, the cost to insure their building may seem mysterious. Why are the costs so different from their homeowner’s policy? Why is the rate so…
Buying Building Insurance: More Expertise + More Options = More Savings
Chances are, you didn’t look at one house, one apartment, one condo or one co-op before you chose the place you call home. Smart owners treat homeowners insurance the same…