Home Insurance

Amid COVID-19, banks began offering mortgage deferrals and slashing credit card interest rates in half for cardholders who need relief. Home and auto insurance companies COVID-19 plans are now being released. How will this impact your … Read More

I’m an Airbnb host but I don’t own my home. When I tell people I Airbnb sublet my apartment out for days, weekends and occasionally weeks at a time, they inevitably ask, “aren’t you afraid something … Read More

Condo maintenance fees are a monthly expense which all condo unit owners pay. It’s a shared pool of money that helps the building pay for expenses throughout the year. When you’re renting a condo, you don’t … Read More

Whether you’re running a home-based business in Canada or working from home with your company laptop, knowing your insurance requirements is valuable. In a post-COVID world, we adapt to our new realities. That could mean fewer … Read More

What happens when you file an insurance claim? You don’t want to do that, right? Or do you? We give you an in-depth look at what filing an insurance claim – how to file, what you … Read More

Working from home was a luxury, but it’s now a necessity. Whether you’re self-employed or an employee, managing your home insurance risks from the coronavirus is as simple as following the precautions. Still, you want to … Read More

Starting in the mid-1800s, indoor plumbing began flowing through homes in North America. Original piping was made from materials such as cast iron, steel, brass or lead (yikes!). Fortunately, copper piping was introduced in the 1930s … Read More

What do you see when you look outside your window: a deck, porch, veranda, balcony or patio? These names are sometimes used interchangeably to describe outdoor areas attached to a home. Still, each has its own … Read More

Insurance rates are rising, and frustrated consumers are wondering why. Rightfully so, a long history of clean driving and devout loyalty to their insurance provider and your rates should go down. So, what gives? Insurance fraud … Read More

We don’t often take the time to consider the doors in our homes.  Sure, they can have beautiful aesthetic qualities: a charming French door can create an open, welcoming feel. In contrast, a secure steel door … Read More