The U.S. inflation rate rose 3% between January 2024 and January 2025, increasing already high prices for basic goods and services. If you’re looking for ways to save money and you’re willing to relocate, here are the top 25 cities with the lowest cost of living in the country. Most Affordable U.S. Cities (percentage shown…
Westwood Insurance Agency received a Net Promoter ScoreSM (NPS®) of 92 for 2024. This score, an average of customer satisfaction ratings for new business sales and service to existing customers, places the agency in the “world-class” category ranking. This is the highest recognition a company can receive, and Westwood has achieved it for several years…
Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, highlights the growing influence of millennials and Gen Z in the homebuying market. In 2023, these two generations made up 60% of mortgage applications, with 83% of first-time buyers coming from this group. Their tech-savvy, demand for speed, simplicity, and transparency in the…
Nearly half of all homeowners plan to make renovations this year, and of those, 41% are doing so to increase the value of their home. If you’re thinking of making updates, consider choosing from these seven suggestions which give you more return on your investment. Upgrades That Boost Home Value: 1. Revamp the kitchen. Consider…
Six out of every 10 Americans are planning to host or attend a Super Bowl party this Sunday. While that may not be surprising, perhaps this is: of those who plan to participate, one in four are more interested in the food menu than the big game. Find out which items were voted the favorites…
Heating your home costs more than any other energy bill, accounting for about 29% of utility expenses. Learn what you can do to save money without sacrificing warmth. Plus, find out how to protect your wallet from an unexpected furnace breakdown. 8 Ways to Save on Heating Costs 1. Schedule a heating system checkup. Get…
