beyond-the-national-number

As Seen in The Builder’s Daily: Beyond the National Number: What Builders Need to Know About Today’s Insurance Market

Thought Leadership

National insurance trends don’t always tell the full story. In this article, Christi Burkhardt, VP of National Sales and Growth at Westwood Insurance Agency, explores how insurance conditions vary significantly by state and region, and why builders need market-specific insights when guiding buyers. Learn how understanding local insurance dynamics can help sales teams address buyer…

september-2026-home-article

Why Some Homes Look More Cared For

Homeowners

Every neighborhood has a few homes that just look right — a little more finished, a little more cared for than the rest. It’s tempting to assume the owners are doing something elaborate. Usually, they’re not. It comes down to a handful of small, repeated habits that do most of the work. Here’s what tends…

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As seen in Builder: As Insurance Availability Improves, Closing Reliability Becomes Builder Focus

Thought Leadership

As insurance market availability continues to improve, builders are shifting their attention to another critical factor: closing reliability. In this Builder article, Christi Burkhardt, VP of National Sales and Growth at Westwood Insurance Agency, shares three strategies to help builders reduce last-minute insurance-related delays, protect margins, and keep closings on track. The article explores evolving…