Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, is featured in a recent Builder’s Daily article where he discusses how home insurance can be a deal-breaker for buyers , often disrupting closings due to rising premiums and insurer exits driven by inflation and climate risks. Umaly highlights that builders can stay ahead by working with an…
Landscaping can offer much more than aesthetics. It’s a proven way to increase your home’s curb appeal and potentially its market value. Well-planned landscaping can raise home value up to 30%, depending on the scope and quality of the work, while offering new ways to enjoy being at home. Creating a Grand Entrance Making the…
Summer is the most popular time for renters to move, mainly for families with children and college students seeking to be well situated before the school year begins. If you’re renting, the good news is that asking rent costs have been edging downward since their peak nearly three years ago and are now more than…
Earthquakes are unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t protect your home and your finances from the potential impact. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk, including purchasing earthquake insurance. Here’s What You Need to Know About Earthquake Risk and Insuring Against It: It’s not just about…
Tom Kriby, Vice President of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, and Brian Hall, President of Financial Services at Meritage, are featured in a recent Builder article discussing how embedded home insurance is becoming a powerful tool in reducing closing risk. By working with Westwood, Meritage offers buyers pre-qualified, upfront insurance quotes that…
As summer approaches, it could mean more activity for you and your family, from road trips and vacations to graduation parties and warm days at the pool. However, accidents can happen, and sometimes they may lead to expensive lawsuits or liability claims. That’s where umbrella insurance comes in. Umbrella insurance is like a safety net.…
