October is fire prevention month and this year’s focus is fire safety in the kitchen. According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injury. So it’s important that you take steps to protect your family from a kitchen fire. To Fireproof Your Kitchen Please Consider: Never leave the kitchen...

Much of the country has been able to enjoy some beautiful fall like temperatures even before the official first day of Autumn which was September 22nd.  Fall is one of the most beloved seasons and signals that the holiday season is just around the corner! Take the time now to do a little preparation so that your home stay safe...

Much of the country has been enjoying beautiful fall like temperatures even before the official first day of autumn which was September 22nd.  Fall is one of our favorite seasons, with so many things to enjoy such as the leaves changing colors, pumpkins (and pumpkin spice) and the ushering in of the holiday season. The beautiful weather makes it the...

Weather patterns have been quite unpredictable in recent years. It seems storms are happening more frequently and abnormal weather occurrences are becoming more normal every year.  We are currently in the middle of hurricane season and we all know that unexpected power outage can cause a variety of problems for homeowners.  When it comes to weathering a storm with minimal...

It is no secret that we prefer our clients to insure their homes with one of our elite carriers whenever possible.  Advocate values our relationships with our elite carrier partners because we understand that not all insurance policies are the same and the service provided for our clients filing claims can vary greatly.  When your home has suffered water damage,...

There is nothing quite like enjoying some outdoor time around a fire pit with your family and friends!  We LOVE fire pits and want our Advocate friends that agree to be able to enjoy their time safely.  Below are our thoughts. Advocate’s Thoughts For Fire Pit Safety Location, Location, Location.  Where your fire pit is located is perhaps the most...

With the stay at home orders that have been in place since March, it may seem like we are in the middle of an endless summer.  With our traditional summer lasting through Labor Day, we wanted to be sure we shared information about a few of the risks hidden in plain sight…right in your own backyard. Pools When it comes...

June 1st marks the official start of Hurricane Season which runs through November 30th. Each year the National Weather Service makes predictions for what we can expect in the season ahead and this year was no exception. A look to the year ahead The current outlook foresees a busy season for us with above-normal activity likely.  The average season produces...

With Spring Break on the horizon and summer travel in the near future, those who own a property they rent as an Airbnb need to be informed about their insurance liability. That is where we come in! As your insurance expert, we want to make sure you understand the coverage you currently have and what you can do to protect...

Spring is almost here bringing with it warmer weather and blooming flowers.  While we are all excited about the beauty that Spring is going to bring, we want to help you prevent any homeowners insurance claims that may be in your future and the best way to do that is to add a few items to your spring cleaning check...