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Aging In Place
The Decision to Age in Place There are many potential benefits of aging in place. Staying in one’s home can be less expensive than moving to an assisted-living community. Upfront moving costs can be pricey, and the entrance fees and monthly payments for room and board...
Preserving Our Nation’s History While Improving Infrastructure
A historic home is the pride of many a homeowner, and it adds curb appeal to neighborhoods in your city. A historic home has an average of 5 percent more value over similarly sized homes in the same area, and homes in historic districts usually hold steady value, but...
Reoccurring Sewer Line Problem Plagues Jackson Woman
Theresa Alexander had a sewer line problem that was not going away: sewage spilling from an open pipe into her yard. Theresa had lived in her tight-knit Jackson, Mississippi, neighborhood for nearly two decades, where she enjoyed good relationships with her...
Keep Your Most Vulnerable Residents Safe from Economic Shock
How many of your friends and neighbors are living below the poverty line? More than you think may be in danger of economic shock in case of an emergency. The United Nations estimates that 40 million Americans are living in poverty, and 18.5 million are living in...
Water Service Line Repair Responsibility of Minneapolis Homeowner
Itzel Perez Dominguez considered the purchase of a home – her first – carefully. She knew she’d be responsible for mortgage, homeowners insurance and taxes and she reviewed her options thoroughly before committing to buying a home in Minneapolis. Buying a home for her...
New Homeowner Rescued by HomeServe Cares
Katy C., a new homeowner in Hyattsville, Maryland, had a nasty surprise waiting in her mailbox – a water bill for $1,000. “It was usually $80 or $100,” she said of the stunning notice. Katy didn’t understand how her bill could have spiked so high without corresponding...
Water and Sewer Line Emergencies Debunking the Myths
Myths about the cause of service line failures are common. Many people believe that their service lines will never fail in their lifetime. However, reports indicate that the vast majority of the nation’s water pipes were installed after World War II and are in serious...
Rebuilding Sewage and Water Infrastructure Is Urgently Needed Publicly and Privately
That our national sewage and water infrastructure is in dire shape is no surprise to anyone – nearly ten years ago, the New York Times wrote an article warning of the then 240,000 estimated water main breaks occurring each year, marveling that, in some parts of the...
The Importance of Municipality Branding in Educating and Protecting Residents
The National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe provides homeowners with the peace of mind and satisfaction of knowing that they can be protected from the catastrophic cost of a failed water or sewer service line at their homes. Aging...
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Improved Efficiency, Environmental and Financial Outcomes for Municipal Water Systems and your Residents Webinar
Are you looking to protect your homeowners from the unexpected stress and cost of water and sewer line emergencies? The causes of public aging infrastructure affect your residents’ private lines, too, and unexpected service line repairs can cost homeowners thousands...
Water Service Line Preparation Pays Off for Maryland Homeowner
Rashida B. of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a big believer in being prepared. "I have insurance for everything," she said. "You never know when you’re going to need it." So, when she became aware of plans that would allow her to protect herself from the cost of...
NY Man Saves $2,700 with Exterior Electrical Plan
The town of Oceanside, New York typically only sees a few severe weather storms every year. So, when local resident and homeowner Tom W. noticed his lights flickering sometimes this past summer during some high winds, he made a mental note to investigate further if it...