Ice Dams: Interesting Facts and Important Prevention Tips
Should you be worried about an ice dam forming on your roof and gutters when colder weather arrives? If past winters are any indication, the answer is yes. New England has traditionally been a hotbed for these seasonal hassles, especially following a heavy snowfall. Even if we happen to have an unusually warm winter with little to no snow accumulation, your home will not necessarily...
Read More Tornadoes: Interesting Facts and Important Storm Safety Tips
From powerful thunderstorms, coastal flooding, and nor’easters to extreme heat waves, hurricanes, and hailstorms, we get our fair share of severe weather here in Massachusetts. But tornadoes? Those have been pretty rare in these parts. Until recently, that is. In the past five years, 27 tornadoes have touched down in Massachusetts. Thankfully, these storms injured very few people. However, they did cause tens of millions...
Read More Does Home Insurance Cover These 6 Types of Water Damage?
Wet weather is something all four seasons have in common here on the North Shore. As a result, roof leaks, ice dams, backed-up drains and sewers, basement seepage, flooding, and many other types of water-related events threaten our homes year-round. Because home water damage can be so destructive and costly, the Gilbert team wants to make sure that all homeowners understand what a standard homeowners...
Read More How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
The Essential House-Hunting Guide for First-Time Homebuyers, Part Four: Identifying the Real Estate Agent Who Will Be the Best Fit for You There may be nobody who will play a more important role in the homebuying process than your real estate agent. When you select the professional you want to work with, you are entering into a relationship that is likely to last many months,...
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