What is the Healthy Homes Fund Surcharge? Hello homeowners! As your 2019 policies are renewing, I am sure you have noticed a new $12 charge that was not there before: the Healthy Homes Fund Surcharge. Effective January 1, 2019 until December 31, 2029, a bill was...
Winter Driving Tips The snow, sleet, and freezing rain are heading our way which means the roads can be scary and dangerous place to be. Winter storms and bad road conditions lead to almost $500,000 crashes every year according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety....
It's Flood Friday! Time to learn about an important policy you need to stay protected! Floods are the #1 natural disaster in the United States. While some regions, such as coastal areas, are more flood-prone than others, the unpredictability of climate change exposes all property to...
Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. All are common issues in homes across the country, and they're not just annoying—they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. SAVA wants you to save money! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program estimates that...
Turkey Day Fun Facts In 1953, Swanson had so much extra turkey (260 tons) that a salesman told them they should package it onto aluminum trays with other sides like sweet potatoes — and the first TV dinner was born! The NFL started the Thanksgiving Classic...
Planning to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with family or friends? You won’t be alone. The AAA forecasts 42.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, marking a 4% increase over last year....
Did You Know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this nasty habit kills over 480,000 people each year and this number continues to rise. With all the health risks associated with smoking, it’s important to extinguish your smoking habit for good! Here...
COLD or FLU? How to Spot the difference The common cold and seasonal flu share many symptoms, but there are points of differentiation to help you identify which it is in order to seek proper treatment COMMON COLD: · Symptoms typically come on gradually · Common symptoms include nasal congestion,...
Did you know? The U.S. Fire Administration states that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Thanksgiving is coming and there is nothing like the taste of a deep fried turkey! It is always a crowd favorite. The meat is extra tender and the skin...
Everyone loves the convenience of shopping in the big box stores; they have everything in the same place, right? Or hopping onto your computer and having your purchases delivered to your front door. But with all that convenience, personal relationships are lost. Do you remember the...