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Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections

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When you buy home insurance, the amount of coverage you purchase should be the amount that it would cost to rebuild the home. Insurers have generally used home inspections to help determine home value. But since the pandemic hit, travel restrictions prevented on-site home visits. The post Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections

By agent, convenience, coverage, eco-friendly, expertise, finalize, home, independent, inspection, Insurance, interview, on-site, Pandemic, photos, policy, protect, rebuild, report, research, safety, specialist, upload, Valuation, value, virtual
When you buy home insurance, the amount of coverage you purchase should be the amount that it would cost to rebuild the home. Insurers have generally used home inspections to help determine home value. But since the pandemic hit, travel restrictions prevented on-site home visits. The post Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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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Inspection gives home buyer a deeper look

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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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What to watch for when buying a high-rise condo

By agent, building, claims, condo, condominium, damage, high-rise, home, Home Maintenance, Home Protection-Water, independent, inspection, Insurance, investigate, leak, losses, mitigae, newer, ownership, plumbing, prepare, prevent, protect, real estate, records, reports, research, Risk Management, unit, water
You move into a new city and purchase a high-rise condo in one of the nicest parts of town. Shortly thereafter, you notice water leaking from the unit above, causing damage to your property. Sadly, this is a common reality for condo owners; water continues to be one of the top perils in high-rise habitational buildings. The post What to watch for when buying a high-rise condo appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Preserve your prized jewelry and watches

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Jewelry and watches have a strong appeal to many people. They can represent sentiment, personal adornment, private assets, family heirlooms and collectible works of art. Because of their unique value, jewelry worn today should be preserved for tomorrow. The post Preserve your prized jewelry and watches appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Questions to help set home replacement cost

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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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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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5 questions to promote quality in construction management

By agent, building, business, claim, construction, Contractor, document, drawings, electrical, independent, inspect, inspection, installation, Insurance, masonry, materials, mechanical, meeting, notes, photos, plumbing, produce, production, project, punch list, quality, testing, verify
Quality is king in construction. Reputations hinge on excellence, which is why most contractors work hard to ensure they produce quality products. The more robust the quality management process, the better. If you want to test your quality assurance operations, check out these five questions every contractor should consider – and some answers for success in quality. The post 5 questions to promote quality in construction management appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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5 questions to promote quality in construction management

By agent, building, business, claim, construction, Contractor, document, drawings, electrical, independent, inspect, inspection, installation, Insurance, masonry, materials, mechanical, meeting, notes, photos, plumbing, produce, production, project, punch list, quality, testing, verify
Quality is king in construction. Reputations hinge on excellence, which is why most contractors work hard to ensure they produce quality products. The more robust the quality management process, the better. If you want to test your quality assurance operations, check out these five questions every contractor should consider – and some answers for success in quality. The post 5 questions to promote quality in construction management appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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