Property Insurance - As a property owner or landlord, you take risks by letting others live in your space. Not only do you risk them doing damage to your property, but you also take the risk of them possibly becoming injured on or because of your property. Rental or income property insurance is designed to protect against these risks and to give you the coverage you need to continue renting your space successfully even when everything doesn’t work out perfectly. Rental insurance is available through many national insurance companies, and this policy is highly customizable as well. It’s possible only…
Summer Safety Tips - What’s your plan for this summer? Enjoying the water? Going camping? Firing up the grill? Whatever you prefer, we have safety steps to follow. And don’t forget your furry friends. There are steps you can take to help keep them safe, too. Preventing unsupervised access to water, providing constant, active adult supervision and knowing how to swim are critical layers of protection to help prevent drowning. Classes to learn how to swim are available for both children and adults. Check the internet for Learn-to-Swim providers in your community. Everyone should learn first aid and CPR too, so they know what…
Home Insurance - A surge in home construction prices has been an ongoing story in 2022. A pandemic-induced supply chain disruption, inflation and labor shortages have contributed to a 15-year high for home construction backlog. While housing construction activity is expected to be bogged down in the short-term, there is some optimism for a return to normalcy in 2023. As a homeowner, it’s worth reflecting on what a spike in construction costs could mean for you. If a problem like a natural disaster or fire destroys all or part of your home, your bank account could also take a serious…
At the recent Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner held on Thursday, Jan. 18, the chamber voted Jonathan Priest of J. Priest Insurance to succeed Jennifer Arsenault of Edward Jones as the new Board Chair. The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce has been serving the Windham and Lakes Region business community for the past 60 years. It is made up of 14 Board Directors and seven officers whose mission is to foster economic growth and prosperity throughout the region. J. Priest Insurance is proud to be a part of this wonderful organization. Read More on The Windham Eagle
Fall brings colorful leaves and cooler temperatures, but seasonal home care should also be on the calendar because winter has no mercy on homes unprepared for its surprises. Here are some fall home maintenance tips that will save you from expensive repairs in the future. GET A QUOTE Roof and Exterior A visual inspection of a home, from the chimney to the foundation, can help reveal vulnerabilities that lead to trouble when wind, freezing temperatures, snow or winter rains rule. Homeowners can use a drone or binoculars to look for debris, which will need to be cleaned up, and missing…
It happened, it’s happening, or it’s about to happen! You’re a homeowner, in the process of qualifying for a mortgage, or maybe you just took advantage of these super-low interest rates to refinance. There are a million pieces of paperwork to review and file, and offers from companies to replace your windows, pave your driveway and install the latest greatest internet service. Odds are, there’s even been a document or two that surfaced mentioning… Mortgage Insurance. Naturally, a question or two might arise; what is it, what is it for, what does it do, and how would it help you,…
