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Title	Type	Date	Words
Home inequity: knowing the difference between market value and replacement cost is critical.		May 1, 2013	530
Out of the dark.		Feb 1, 2013	535
'Tis the season for fire safety: accidents from heating, cooking and decorating can make the holidays less than merry.		Nov 1, 2012	543
Teen trouble with a capital T: social media adds another exposure to homeowners with teenagers.		Aug 1, 2012	541
History lesson: Irene was a reminder that hurricanes do sometimes target the Northeast.		May 1, 2012	535
Common sense to the rescue: policyholders are sometimes their own worst enemies.		Mar 1, 2012	538
The year of the cat: homeowners everywhere need to be ready for anything, at any time.		Dec 1, 2011	519
Burning rubber: even parked and with the motor off, your hot rod can fuel an inferno.		Aug 1, 2011	527
Going from rags to ruins: many remodeling hazards can turn home improvements into losses.		May 1, 2011	534
Baby, it's still cold outside: when it comes to protecting your home, now is not the time to hibernate.		Feb 1, 2011	532
Hidden dangers: there are things lurking behind walls, below floors and above ceilings.		Nov 1, 2010	520
Aristotle was right: the cost to repair and rebuild homes continues to rise, even as home values fall.	Column	Aug 1, 2010	536
Made in the shade: a certified arborist can help homeowners assess their trees' health.		May 1, 2010	535
'PEP' talk now gives peace of mind later: Agents and brokers can help homeowners get started on a personal emergency preparedness plan.		Feb 1, 2010	531
Foreclosure exposure: a rise in vacant homes has led to more risks for homeowners.		Nov 1, 2009	529
Stop wildfires with teamwork: private and public firefighting services must learn to collaborate to protect property from wildfire loss.		Aug 1, 2009	534
A bolt from the blue: lightning is one of the most frequent causes of insured losses for homeowners.		May 1, 2009	551
Insurance to value: as housing prices plummet, the cost to rebuild a home is on the rise.		Feb 1, 2009	562
Bon Voyage: timely advice can help clients prepare for various situations when traveling.	Survey	Nov 1, 2008	572
Domestic trust: agents and brokers need to advise clients of the risk factors involved in employing workers in their homes.	Survey	Aug 1, 2008	555
Spend some time putting out fires: agents and brokers should offer tips to their home-owning customers that reduce the risks of wildfire damage.		May 1, 2008	500
Insuring warhol: agents and brokers should work with insurers to educate clients on how to protect their investments in fine art.		Nov 1, 2007	549
Beyond the ordinary: agents and brokers can help clients prepare for obvious catastrophe risks as well as ones they might not have considered.		Aug 1, 2007	510
Expanding loss control: additional services for homeowners can help boost a company's profits and reputation.		May 1, 2007	518