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...
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, Christie Myers, Managing Director of Opportunity Dallas, addresses the importance of fair housing policy and practice to vulnerable populations. “Fair housing practices help people understand what it means to be a welcoming and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Water damage to a home, whether from a sewer backup or an interior plumbing problem, is not something to take lightly – and, in some cases, homeowners insurance won’t cover not only the plumbing, but the water damage to the home, unless the homeowner has purchased...
Helen T. of Salt Lake City knew she needed to do something about her sewer line – it had gotten to the point that she had to have it cleaned out annually to clear it of roots. “My sewer line is old and clay,” she said. However, figuring out exactly how to approach the...
“The overall service and promptness of the service is highly recommended. I am very satisfied. I’m very happy that such a service existed here, and I will continue to take advantage of all the programs available.”
— John E.
— Rock Falls, IL
“This warranty and your wonderful service was a godsend to us. We are retired and would have had a difficult time paying the cost for these repairs. Thank you very much.”
— James L.
— Northglenn, CO
Frances W. of Houston, Texas, is an older adult on a fixed income, so when she learned about HomeServe's emergency repair plans, she thought it was a good idea. To protect herself from an emergency repair, she enrolled in plans to protect her exterior water and sewer...
Bad debt and mounting maintenance costs: Just call them the Scylla and Charybdis of public water utilities. Much of the investment into the water systems across the nation are nearly half a century in the past and the maintenance bill has come due. The American...
Inflation has soared higher than any point in the last four decades, reaching 7.5 percent and spurred by supply-chain issues. The Labor Department announced that the consumer-price index, a measurement of the consumer cost of goods and services, has reached its...
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