HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions, has announced the findings of the summer 2018 edition of its Biannual State of the Home Survey. The bi-annual survey reports on the financial impact of home repairs, including homeowner readiness...
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Unexpected Expenses: Can Energy Consumers Cover Emergencies?
by HomeServe USA | Jun 20, 2018
According to a report from the Federal Reserve Board, four in ten Americans are unable to cover a $400 in unexpected expenses for emergencies, and "would cover it by selling something or borrowing money." These results are an improvement from the 2013 Economic...
HomeServe’s Biannual State of the Home Survey Winter ’18
by HomeServe USA | Apr 1, 2018
NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many American homeowners simply are not prepared for the unexpected cost of a home emergency. This lack of preparedness is further compounded by the fact that many American homeowners do not understand what their homeowners insurance...
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