Growing up in sunny California is great, even if you sell home and auto insurance :-). But there I one thing that our suntans, great weather, and awesome beaches can’t conceal, and that the price of a home. As a young man living in Orange County, homeownership seemed a far-off dream, it was something you nearly almost never thought of because it simply seemed out-of-reach. Like most things, however, if you set goals and stick to your plan, you can make that dream become a reality. That’s … [Read more...]
Buying Insurance is Still Best with the Advice of an Insurance Agent
Every industry wants to see improved customer satisfaction rankings, and this year the insurance industry is seeing huge improvements in overall customer satisfaction. According to the recently released JD Powers 2015 Auto Insurance Study, even millennials have expressed a sharp increase in satisfaction with their auto insurance provider. In fact, the study actually find that while there is increased demand for more online services, millennials, like older generations, still want direct … [Read more...]
Pool Safety Tips to Protect Your Family and Friends
Enjoy your pool, beat the summer heat, but do it safely. Summertime in California is special. Long days at the beach and afternoons relaxing at the pool. No wonder so many people come to live in sunny California. I know it's not for the California home insurance policies! :-) While it’s true, the weather here is pretty darn good all year long, there is something extra special about the summer. During my Esurance days, living in Northern California, we had a small kidney bean shaped pool … [Read more...]
Simple and Easy Ways to Prevent Home Theft
If you had the “Home Theft for Dummies” handbook, rule #1 would be “find an easy mark.” If you’re not going to do some of the basics to make your home less appealing to burglars, then you better have pretty good home insurance. Did you know that research has found that a burglar will avoid your home if it takes more than four (4) or five (5) minutes to break in? That’s right, so do your part and make your home safer and make sure you have the proper dead-bolt locks, window grates, bars and … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Simplify Your Home Renovation and Still get Your Dream House
The dreaded home remodel, you want the result, but going through the hassle is an entirely different thing altogether. Don’t fret, you’re in pretty good company, U.S. homeowners spent $130 billion on home renovations in 2014. In fact, nearly 75% of all homeowners are expected to undertake some type of home improvement this year. So you’re not alone in your misery. :-) If you’re thinking of a home improvement project this year, take a minute to review this 5-step checklist to make your … [Read more...]