Discover the top interior home renovation design trends for 2025! From eco-friendly materials to smart technology, see what appeals to you and your lifestyle. Plus, find out the estimated costs of common remodeling projects. Whether you’re considering a small update or a major overhaul, you’re sure to find something to enhance your living space and…
Westwood Insurance Agency is highlighted in a recent Builder article that discusses the effects of the hard insurance market on home builders. What was once a straightforward closing requirement has become more challenging due to insurers’ losses in the home insurance sector. Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, points out three factors that could…
Westwood is highlighted in a recent Builder article, discussing how more states are increasing home insurance premiums, reducing coverage, or pulling out of the state. Rather than risk a delayed or lost closing, home builders are relying on several new strategies. Christi Burkhardt, Vice President of National Sales and Growth at Westwood Insurance Agency, says,…
An unprecedented confluence of challenges is testing the American dream of homeownership. Climate-related risks and economic uncertainties loom, while recent data from Freddie Mac highlights anotherpressing issue: the significant rise in the cost of homeownership. Elevated mortgage rates and surging homeinsurance premiums are pivotal factors exacerbating the affordability crisis. Amidst these conditions, thedemand for innovative,…
Current exterior home design trends are about more than beauty and charm. They also reflect the ways people are making their homes more durable in today’s volatile climate. Here are the top five ways to add both appeal and protection to your home. Top Five Home Exterior Design Trends 1. Use bold colors. Deep blues,…
From supply chain issues to climate change, the home insurance market has never been more challenging to navigate. See how an embedded insurance model makes it easier for builders and buyers. View the full white paper here.
