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Nov 30

Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls?

By agent, air conditioning, basement, buy, charm, electrical, equipment, exterior, failing, flooring, foundation, furnace, home, Home Maintenance, hydrostatic, independent, inspect, inspection, Insurance, materials, mechanical, obsolete, older, pitfalls, plumbing, pressure, Risk Management, roof, water, water heater
Buying an older home can be appealing for many people. Older homes are usually found in established neighborhoods, have an abundance of character and are often one of a kind. However, hidden expenses could accompany all that charm. The post Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Nov 16

Inspection gives home buyer a deeper look

By agent, attic, basement, condition, costly, damage, electrical, equity, exterior, foundation, gutters, home, Home Construction, independent, inspect, inspection, Insurance, interior, investment, mechanical, plumbing, property, purchase, repair, Risk Management, roof, systems, valuable, Valuation
Buying a home is the biggest and most valuable purchase most people make. Many factors could draw you to a home: location, price, updated countertops or a large yard. The home inspection offers the buyer a deeper look into how the home has been maintained or whether it needs costly repairs. The post Inspection gives home buyer a deeper look appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Apr 27

Prepare your commercial building for spring

By agent, batteries, building, Business Insurance, changing, checklist, Consumer Tips, Contractor, debris, drain, exit, exterior, fire protection, independent, Insurance, landscaping, lights, mechanicals, parking, pipes, preparation, prepare, prevent, protect, repair, replace, roof, season, signs, spring, steps, walking
We all think of spring cleaning for our homes, both inside and outside, but have you thought about getting your commercial building ready for warmer weather? The post Prepare your commercial building for spring appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Oct 20

Low temperature sensor: A smart choice to protect your home

By agent, alarm system, app, attic, basement, burst, cabinets, computer, damage, drop, exterior, freezing, home, Home Protection-Water, house, independent, Insurance, low, maintain, monitor, Personal Insurance, pipes, prevent, protect, sensor, sink, smart, smartphone, tablet, temperature, walls, warm
So many smart home products are reaching the market, homeowners may have trouble choosing which would provide the most benefit. But one product stands out for homes in areas that experience freezing temperatures: Low temperature sensors. The post Low temperature sensor: A smart choice to protect your home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Sep 29

Questions to help set home replacement cost

By 1944, agent, basement, beamed, bi-level, brick, carpet, colonial, contemporary, cost, estimate, expense, exterior, features, home, house, independent, inspection, Insurance, insured, interior, market, Personal Insurance, ranch, renovation, replacement, roof, shingle, siding, slab, solar, square footage, tile, traditional, value, vaulted, vinyl, wet bar, window, wine cellar, wood
When you’re buying homeowners insurance, how do you determine the replacement cost of your home? Many homeowners automatically base the replacement cost on the current market value. But that method could leave you with unpleasant surprises if you have a loss. The post Questions to help set home replacement cost appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Sep 29

Questions to help set home replacement cost

By 1944, agent, basement, beamed, bi-level, brick, carpet, colonial, contemporary, cost, estimate, expense, exterior, features, home, house, independent, inspection, Insurance, insured, interior, market, Personal Insurance, ranch, renovation, replacement, roof, shingle, siding, slab, solar, square footage, tile, traditional, value, vaulted, vinyl, wet bar, window, wood
When you’re buying homeowners insurance, how do you determine the replacement cost of your home? Many homeowners automatically base the replacement cost on the current market value. But that method could leave you with unpleasant surprises if you have a loss. The post Questions to help set home replacement cost appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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May 26

Defensible space can make the difference in a wildfire

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Creating defensible space around your home or business could make a major difference in whether your structure survives a wildfire. The post Defensible space can make the difference in a wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Mar 20

Spring checklist: How did your home hold up?

By agent, air conditioning, alarm, batteries, carbon, caulking, cooling, driveways, dryer, equipment, exterior, faucet, fixup, gutters, heating, home, independent, Insurance, lighting, maintenance, monoxide, outdoor, paint, Personal Insurance, pipes, play, prevent, protect, pump, railings, repair, replace, roof, safe, safety, service, sidewalks, siding, smoke, spring, sump, vent, windows
As the calendar turns to spring, it’s time to assess how your property weathered the winter. This is a good time to make a “to-do” list to prevent property maintenance and liability issues. The post Spring checklist: How did your home hold up? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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