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Tabitha E. Walker Insurance Agency Blog: home insurance

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Prepare Your Home for a Winter Power Outage

It doesn't happen very often, but once in a while, a winter storm comes through and knocks the power out. Any other time of the year, going without electricity is a nuisance, but in the winter months it can be downright dangerous. Take steps now to make sure you are prepared should a snow or ice storm leave you without power for a few days. READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Before Water Damages Your Property Get Flood Insurance

When water is out of control it can fill the lower levels of your home with mud and debris and damage your major appliances. Water can enter a roof that's been damaged in a windstorm. It can run down your walls, rise in your living spaces and ruin your beautiful furnishings from the attic down to the basement. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Your Homeowners Insurance Options

There are a lot of insurance options out there! Even basic homeowners insurance policies have a variety of options to choose from, so it’s important to know where to start. Your policy should cover a minimum of 80 percent of the cost of rebuilding your home, not including the value of the land it’s built on. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Tips for Fireplace Safety

With one-third of Americans using fireplaces to heat their homes, the risk for fires increases exponentially during wintertime. These fires are most often caused by either negligence and/or creosote buildup igniting inside chimneys. READ MORE >>

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Winter is Just Around the Corner: Is Your Home Insurance Ready for the Challenge?

Another summer is about to come to an all too premature end and the unsettled weather of fall is nearly upon us. A home can take a terrible battering over the course of the year, as mother nature does her best to wreak havoc. Wind, rain, hail and snow can damage a roof, windows and even the foundations of a home. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Winterizing Your Virginia Home Checklist and Tips

We’ve all felt it. That slow temperature drop that comes every September. The leaves start changing and winter coats are dusted off. These changes in temperature bring changes in your lifestyle as well. Winterizing your home is one of these changes. Drops in temperature means winter preparation of your home. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Homeowner's Insurance and Backyards

Summer’s here! The sun is shining, and families are finally ready to get out of the house and spend some time outdoors. The backyard can be a perfect place to soak up the sun and enjoy a private escape in nature; parents also often think of backyards as a safe place for kids to play without the risk of nearby traffic or strangers. READ MORE >>

Friday, April 26, 2013

Why Mortgage Companies Require Insurance

If you have a mortgage, it’s likely that your lender will require you to purchase homeowners insurance. Often, its cost will be rolled into your monthly payment, along with property taxes. If you do not purchase homeowners insurance on your own, lenders may "force place" insurance on the property, often at an extremely high cost to you. READ MORE >>

Monday, March 18, 2013

Spring Cleaning Checklist

To help you protect your most valuable asset—your home—be on the lookout for these potential issues and learn how to fix them: HAZARDOUS DECK Look for water stains where the deck ties to the house. Ongoing water leakage can lead to wood decay, weakening the deck structure and the house. READ MORE >>

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Top 5 Reasons Your Home Insurance Might Have Been Denied

Home insurance is meant to protect you against theft or damage to your property. However, in some cases your insurance may not cover damage after a storm or other calamity. If you know what causes insurance companies to deny insurance claims, you can prevent this from happening to you, before an accident or other incident occurs. READ MORE >>

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