With smartphones increasingly becoming a vital part of our lives and integrated into everything from calling to turn-by-turn navigation and online shopping, it is important to realize that in addition to all the many ways that smartphones can help you spend money, there are also great ways to stay on top of your finances with the help of your mobile[...]
You may have heard of structural defect claims when it comes to protecting your Atlanta real estate, but how much do you really know? Here are a few basics from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty: A structural defect occurs when actual physical damage to one of the home's designated load-bearing elements. This failure affects it load-bearing function to the extent that[...]
The devastation on the East Coast left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy has been tremendous, and as the nation is glued to the coverage from TV to Instagram for updates. In the face of such damage, it’s not uncommon to wonder how a natural disaster of this magnitude would affect you in a similar situation. If you own your home,[...]
For many, one of the biggest decisions and investments you'll make during the course of your lifetime is purchasing an Atlanta new home. With such a significant purchase, it's only natural that you will have plenty of questions. One of the most common questions that real estate professionals are asked is, "What is the difference between my home insurance policy[...]
No matter if you are a homeowner, real estate agent or builder, a home warranty can take the stress out of home building and ownership by adding a layer of security. A warranty, which is separate from homeowner's insurance, covers major appliances and systems that may break down or malfunction due to normal wear and tear in addition to your[...]
If you are considering a home renovation, from installing new countertops in your kitchen to making an addition, it’s important to make sure that your investment is covered. The Equifax Finance Blog explores the importance of keeping your homeowners insurance up to date in the recent article, “ Renovating Your Home? Renovate Your Insurance Policy.” It turns out that many homes are either[...]
Pets of all kinds can bring joy to a family, but they can also cause problems with relatives or neighbors. If you are considering a new pet, it is important for you to know how it will affect your homeowners insurance policy, which protects you and others if there is a pet incident. Equifax expert Linda Rey explores how pets and[...]
Keisha Hulsey, risk management specialist for metro Atlanta and Northern Georgia for 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty® (2-10 HBW®), the industry leader in home warranties, has been named Top Producer for leading the company in its annual sales competition within the new home sales division. Measured on total revenue as well as growth over the previous year, Keisha won her spot with[...]
You can’t protect yourself against the forces of nature- soil movement or swelling or shrinking of soils. o soil movement causes 80% of all structural defects in the U.S. o When constructing a new home- a soil test can be done to determine the potential severity for swelling or shrinking soils. o Did you know? Your homeowners have the same likelihood of experiencing[...]
2-10 Home Buyers Warranty® (2-10 HBW®) is at work for builders. The premier provider of new home warranty protection for over 30 years in the industry, 2-10 HBW leads the nation by protecting 2.5 million homes in 48 states. The warranty insurer for the 2-10 HBW program has paid more than $225 million in claims to support builders in their[...]