Financial Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
The Essential House-Hunting Guide for First-Time Homebuyers, Part One: Start by Reviewing Your Financial Situation If you’re at the beginning of the homebuying process, we know this is an extremely exciting time in your life. However, we also know that the homebuying process might be causing you to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and confused because there are so many things you need to do to...
Read More Why It’s Essential to Have the Right Replacement Cost Coverage for Your Home, Condo Association, or Apartment Building
Whether you’re a homeowner, a trustee of a condominium association, or the landlord of an apartment building, one of your most important duties is taking good care of the property you’re responsible for. This obligation goes well beyond making sure the landscaping is maintained, necessary repairs are performed, and the building is up to code. If a catastrophe, such as a fire or hurricane, were...
Read More Protect Your Home Systems, Part 3: Home Systems Insurance
What Is the Best Way to Protect Your Critical Home Appliances, Systems, and Equipment? (Part Two of a Three-Part Blog Series) When you own a house or condo, there is no truer statement than, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong” (Murphy’s Law). Your furnace is likely to call it quits in the middle of winter, your garage door opener is going to break...
Read More Protect Your Home Systems, Part 2: Home Warranty
What Is the Best Way to Protect Your Critical Home Appliances, Systems, and Equipment? (Part Two of a Three-Part Blog Series) A lot of time, effort, and money goes into buying a home. Once you’re moved in, though, especially if it’s your first time purchasing a house or condo, you may be thinking that it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of...
Read More Protect Your Home Systems, Part 1: Extended Manufacturer’s Warranty
What Is the Best Way to Protect Your Critical Home Appliances, Systems, and Equipment? (Part One of a Three-Part Blog Series) Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” When you own a house or condo, there is no truer statement. Your furnace is likely to call it quits in the middle of winter, your garage door opener is going to break...
Read More Getting Your Home or Condo Ready for Sale
What You Should Be Doing to Prepare Your House or Condo for Sale Putting your home on the market can be a stressful endeavor, no matter when you choose to make the leap. So, attempting to sell during a national crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like an insurmountable challenge that sellers might want to avoid. However, based on information from the Massachusetts Association...
Read More Understanding Flood Insurance & Cost-Saving Options for Your Home & Business
There are many reasons why bringing up flood insurance with homeowners and business owners in the North Shore and Greater Boston, MA, can elicit lots of eyeball rolling and sighs of exasperation. Certainly, the main cause of anxiety over flood insurance is the high premium that you often have to pay for coverage. But, not to be overlooked, is the frustration caused by the changing...
Read More Gilbert Insurance Guide to Tree Claims
Spring is in the air, and while this season often brings with it warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and school vacation, as New Englanders we know to expect the unexpected, especially when it comes to the weather forecast. And while we hope the weather has officially taken a turn for the best, there is no denying that your trees handled quite a bit this winter. The...
Read More Gilbert Summer Backyard Safety Tips
The colder weather has moved out and we are ready to enjoy the sunshine. Summer is a time for cooking out, lounging by the pool, and enjoying the company of your friends and family. Here at Gilbert, we want you to soak in all the sunshine — and the fun too. That’s why we are offering several summer backyard safety tips so you can focus...
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