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Dogs and Insurance

Did you know dogs account for over $500 million in insurance liability claims every year in the United States? In addition to dog bites, dogs collide with people causing falls and injuries. As a dog owner, you are...

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7 Flood Facts You Need to Know

Since the unprecedented flooding began in Houston, we have received many calls and emails regarding flood coverage. Here are 7 basic flood facts every property owner should know: What is flood? Simply stated, a flood is...

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Residential real estate tax rates

Here is a look at 2017 real estate tax rates per $1,000 of assessed residential value, a factor to consider when purchasing a home. Boston $10.59 Brookline $9.88 Cambridge $6.49 Canton $12.79 Dedham $14.76 Dover $13.05...

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5 Things You Didn't Know About Life Insurance

1. Life insurance agents have a reputation of being a little too pesky. The reason why...because it's true. Life insurance is sold, not bought. In most cases, buyers of life insurance will not purchase unless they are...

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Did you know?

Often folks will ask us, "Do you do that?" Our answer is almost always, "yes, we do." Here are some businesses insurance policies we have placed recently: Master condo association Non profit Security video monitor...

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Winter Advisory: Ice Dams

The Boston area has seen undprecedented snowfall in recent weeks. A change in temperature combined with the record breaking snow will produce ice dams. Here is a good illustration of an ice dam: https://www.travelers....

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Local residential real estate tax rates

Here is a look at real estate tax rates per $1,000 of assessed residential value, a factor to consider when purchasing a home. Boston $12.58 Brookline $11.39 Cambridge $8.38 Canton $12.30 Dedham $16.08 Foxboro $14.99...

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Facts of Life

Given the staggering cost of college, adequate life insurance is a must for growing families. However, studies show most families are underinsured. Click here for more: Amazing facts about life insurance in the U.S. (...

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Flood rates on the rise

In light of the the May 9, 2013 Boston Globe article the Boston Globe regarding flood insurance premiums, here is a primer on flood insurance in Massachusetts: The article states the federal flood insurance program is $...

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Drive now, text later

Take the pledge to never text and drive at www.itcanwait.org.

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Mass Save and Your Home

Looking to make some improvements to your home? Contact Mass Save (www.masssave.com). Not only will they perform a complimentary energy efficiency assessment of your home, they will assist you in obtaining rebates on...

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