Rates, Deductibles Both Jump “April showers bring May flowers.” “2011 insurance claims bring . . . 2012 rate increases.” Ok, so it’s not as catchy, but it’s still definitely the case that record 2011 insurance claims — due to unprecedented storms and claims nationally last year — are hitting homeowners two ways this Spring. First,...Read More
Avoiding (Seller) Guilt By Association Blue tarp is almost as ubiquitous in residential real estate as duct tape. Contractors use it to cover in-process projects. Homeowners use it to cover outdoor lawn furniture, firewood, and anything else that might be exposed to the elements. Unfortunately, at least in Minnesota after last year’s spate of Spring...Read More
