Earthquake Damage

Earthquakes are one of the most destructive forces of nature. They strike without warning, are unpredictable and there are few safe places to hide from their fury. Fortunately, with advance...

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When you file a homeowners insurance claim or an auto insurance claim, the main person you'll be working with is the insurance adjuster. His job is to inspect your damages, photograph them, and...

At some point, almost everyone will have to file a property insurance claim due to flood, fire, or wind. To be sure you get enough money to pay for your damages, follow these steps.

These instructions are based on experience taking down two Victorian era chimneys in the San Francisco Bay area after the Loma Prieta earthquake. The mortar used in these was very soft. You...

Imagine purchasing or finishing your dream home, paying off your mortgage or having your investments in real estate, only to have an earthquake reduce it to rubble. The high deductibles on...

It is extremely important to have homeowners insurance in case something happens to your home or your personal property. Also, in many cases you need proof of homeowners insurance in order to get...

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Settling property damage claims with your insurance company may seem to be somewhat simple. You make a claim; the adjuster comes out and you get a settlement check. Easy right? Wrong. When...

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Earthquakes are natural disasters that many people face every year. Unfortunately people often fail to prepare themselves or their homes from earthquake damage. Being prepared will save you time...

Natural disasters, especially earthquakes, can cause severe damage to real property. In California, earthquakes of small and/or large magnitude happen almost every year. If your home is located in...