Summertime is here, but with the summer months come summer storms, and yes, we are talking about the dreaded hurricane season. Those living in the Eastern and Southern coastal parts of the country know all too well the woes that…
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Keep Annoying Pests Away
The air is warmer, the sun is out, and BBQs are blazing. Summertime is near, but so are the bugs. Some bugs, like butterflies and fireflies, are fun to watch, but most are invasive and annoying. Here are some effective…
Can you get volcano insurance?
Volcanic activity from the Kilauea eruption in Hawaii has lessened, but the region is still plagued by aftershocks, lava flow and hazardous fumes. On the eastern side, about 35 properties were destroyed according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.…
Tornado season approaches
Starting with the month of March and into June, the U.S. goes through the tornado season. Yet, due to the dramatic changes in the climate, plenty of tornado outbreaks buck this pattern. An average of 1,224 tornadoes touch down per…
Safe and happy holidays
It’s almost that time of the year when we either make travel plans or we prepare to greet guests. No one should hit the road or get the house ready for guests without some planning, especially during the winter holidays.…
End of year entertaining tips
It’s almost that time of the year again—of the flickering lights, winter greens and festive celebrations. It’s the time for families and friends to get together. Unfortunately, this is also the time of the year when the risk for fires…
Hurricane Preparedness
First there was Harvey with its Category 4 rank in the world of mighty hurricanes; estimates suggest its damage costs are on par with Katrina’s. Now there’s Irma, already a Category 5 hurricane, making its way towards the southeastern coast…
Helping Hurricane Victims
Due to flooding caused by the hurricane, more than 30,000 people were displaced from their homes in Texas and Louisiana. The evacuees staying in shelters or with friends and relatives included many renters. Yardi software helps manage a significant percentage…
Hurricane season is on
June marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, which will last until November 30. The Tropical Meteorology Project (TMP), which specializes in Atlantic Basin seasonal hurricane forecasts, predicts 13 more named storms for 2017. Counting tropical storm Arlene, which…
Renters insurance vs bed bugs
We’ve been making lists with all the scenarios covered by the renters insurance policy, but you might have noticed something missing: bed bugs (add cockroaches and rats, while we’re at it). Bed bugs are considered the responsibility of the tenant—the…