Dealing with a flooded home can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. If you’ve ever been in that situation, you may have not known where to begin when it comes to having your home repaired. The information below is intended to provide a succinct...
Homeowners Insurance
What Climate Change Could Mean for Your Home Insurance
Lately, climate change has been at the top of many people’s minds. With temperatures rising and weather patterns becoming more extreme, the potential for damage to homes and properties is also increasing. As a homeowner, it's important to consider how these...
Buying a New Home – What Does That Mean for Your Insurance Policy?
Springtime is one of the busiest times in the real estate market. Whether you are buying your first home, looking to upsize or downsize your current home, or purchase an investment property; it’s important to make sure you are properly protected! If you already own a...
5 Pricing Factors That Make Up Your Insurance Rate
5 Pricing Factors That Make Up Your Insurance Rate Whether you’re looking to protect your home, car, or business, insurance is something that you absolutely need to ensure you’re always protected. Getting insurance can sometimes be intimidating; there are a ton of...
How Homeowner Perceptions and Realities Have Changed
This week the Government of Canada announced an end to all COVID-19 border and travel measures, effective October 1/2022. This is the final signal that the country is moving on from two of the most trying years in recorded history. Is it a return to normal? Not quite....
Is There Lead in the Water Pipes of Your BC Home?
We spend a lot of time discussing water damage from a homeowners' insurance perspective. We even dive into the health implications, in the context of mold and mildew when excessive moisture has worked its way into the walls and floorboards. However, there is...
Summer Vacation Home Protection Tips: Myths vs Reality
Summer is upon us in BC and households from around the province are getting ready to go on vacation. Bags are packed, itineraries are set, and travel medical has been purchased. All that's left to do is secure your home before leaving for your 2-week sojourn or more....
Summertime BBQ Safety Tips to Protect Your Home
Summertime if the most wonderful time of the year for BBQ enthusiasts and those who enjoy the exquisite taste of a perfectly grilled, steak, chicken breast, patty, hot dog, or kabob. While condo owners are typically more cautious when (or unfortunately forbidden from)...
How to Keep Bears from Damaging Your Property
Last week, a Coquitlam BC homeowner looked out of her window to find two black bears wrestling on her backyard trampoline. Don't believe it? The whole thing was recorded on video. While extremely amusing, the event is a big reminder that it's "bear season" in the...