Thrifty Security: Burglar-Proof Your Home for the Holidays

Dec 4 2015 It's not unusual, when you set out on that holiday trip, to look back at the house a little nervously. Sure, you remembered to lock the doors, but just how secure are things? What might happen while you're away?One way... more ›

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Safe, Secure Shopping: Tips for Black Friday

Nov 6 2015 It's become almost as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and football: Black Friday, the morning-after (or in some cases evening-after) shopping spree. It's the biggest shopping day of the year, an event in its own... more ›

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Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall

Oct 2 2015 Fall brings more than just changing leaves and shorter days. In many areas, it also comes with a shift in weather conditions that can have a serious impact on your home. And, don’t forget, winter is right around the... more ›

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10 Pros and Cons of Living in an HOA

Sep 23 2015 Moving to a home in a homeowners association? Read these 10 pros and cons before signing the dotted line and let Best Insurance Services help today! - Homeowners association: an organization that some people love to... more ›

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Home Safety with Creative Key Hiders

Sep 15 2015 Did you know that over 2,000,000 home burglaries are reported every year in the United States? And 66 percent of these burglaries involve residential break-ins, with nearly 30 percent of these burglaries occurring as a... more ›

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4 Ways to Help All Children Have a Great School Year

Sep 4 2015 It's back-to-school time, and, if you have school-age children, your household is likely bustling with activity and filling up with books and backpacks. There are other households and school districts in your community,... more ›

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How to Get Your Security Deposit Back When You Move

Sep 3 2015 Did you know that one out of four people, or 26 percent of renters, do not receive their security deposit back when moving out? Even renters who don’t abuse or damage their rental can fall victim to security deposit... more ›

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How To Find A House Sitter You Can Trust

Aug 20 2015 Traveling can be fun and exciting, but leaving your house unattended while you explore the world means your house is vulnerable to burglary and vandalism. In some cases, leaving your house empty for too long could also... more ›

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5 Low-Cost Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value and Sales Appeal

Aug 12 2015 Increasing your home’s value doesn’t have to destroy your savings or diminish your children’s college fund—there are inexpensive ways to increase the value of your home so you’ll be able to get a high appraisal and a... more ›

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Keep Cool While Keeping Your Energy Costs Down

Aug 7 2015 Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which... more ›

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