How to save money for a house

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Jan 4, 2023 10:00:00 AM

For many Canadians, especially first-time homebuyers, saving enough money to buy a house can seem daunting. With the rising cost of living and competitive housing markets in many areas across the country, putting enough money aside to become a homeowner may even seem impossible. However, small, consistent changes can make a difference in helping you achieve your goals.

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Topics: Home Insurance

What information do I need to provide when making a home insurance claim?

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Oct 10, 2022 11:45:00 AM

Dealing with an emergency at home is never easy, whether it’s a fire, break-in, or flood. Thankfully, your home insurance policy is there to protect you and your family when you need it most. Keeping track of some important information before, during, and after an incident can make for a smoother claims process and help you feel at home again as quickly as possible.

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Topics: Home Insurance, Home Inventory Checklist

How to protect your family heirlooms and antiques

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Jun 30, 2022 2:00:00 PM

Whether you’ve inherited your grandfather’s grandfather clock or scored an antique end table at an estate sale, consider these tips to protect your new piece and make sure it’ll be covered by your home insurance in an emergency.

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Topics: Home Insurance

How to get your home ready for spring

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Jun 22, 2022 2:30:00 PM

Don’t wait until spring has already sprung to get your home ready for warmer weather. Now is the perfect time to repair any damage caused by harsh winter weather and to reset your home for the new season. Take these ten steps to get started:

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Topics: Home Insurance, Property damage

Why did my home insurance cost go up at renewal time?

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on May 12, 2022 10:30:00 AM

If the cost of your home insurance recently went up, several factors likely went into determining your new premium. While some price increases may be due to factors within your control, others are caused by issues that are affecting home insurance customers across the country. We’ve got the lowdown on some common reasons for price increases and some things you can do to save.

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Topics: Home Insurance

10 ways to save on home insurance

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on May 3, 2022 11:30:00 AM

Whether you’re buying your first home, getting ready to downsize, or you’ve recently experienced an increase in the cost of your home insurance, we’ve got some of the best money-saving tips to help you get the right coverage at the right price.

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Topics: Home Insurance

What goes into the calculation of your home insurance premium?

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Mar 18, 2022 9:02:00 AM

Whether you just bought a new home and you’re shopping for home insurance or you just received your renewal notice in the mail. You may be wondering how home insurance companies determine the amount you’ll have to pay for coverage. Let us break it down for you.

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Topics: Home Insurance, Property damage

Fire Hazard Prevention Tips for the Home

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Mar 14, 2022 2:26:00 PM

Did you know the number of fire hazards has increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? This is mostly due to people spending more time at home. Two of the most common types of fire hazards are cooking and electrical fires.

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Topics: Home Base Business, Home Insurance

5 common insurance endorsements you can add for extra coverage.

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Mar 9, 2022 10:30:00 AM

Home insurance is designed to protect you and your family when you need it most — but all policies have limits and exclusions, and you may want to add extra coverage to make sure you’ll always be protected.

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Topics: Home Insurance, Property damage

Proactive Water Damage Prevention

Posted by Steers Blogging Team on Mar 5, 2022 2:26:00 PM

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reported that water damage is a leading cause of damage and loss. These losses add up to close to $2 billion every year.

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Topics: Overland Flood Insurance, Home Insurance

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