What to Know About Renting to Own
Posted: December 4, 2024
Over the last several years, many Americans have become pessimistic on the prospect of home ownership. According to a recent Bankrate survey, 51 percent of aspiring homeowners view cost-of-living issues as a major obstacle to buying, while 54 percent say their household income hasn’t matched the rise in market prices for available homes. With those challenges in play, many people are exploring rent-to-own options. Renting...
What is Renters' Insurance and Why Do I Need It?
Posted: May 24, 2024
If you’re getting ready to rent an apartment, you’ve probably got a long list of things to do before you move. You’ll want to add “get renters' insurance” to your to-do list along with ensuring you've packed everything you need and signed all the right paperwork. Yes, your landlord has an insurance policy, but it most likely won’t cover your belongings in case of a...
Air Conditioning Maintenance
Posted: July 15, 2020
July is a scorcher, as Middle Tennessee residents will readily testify. In a press release from the Secretary General of the United Nations in 2019, he stated, “According to the very latest data from the World Meteorological Organization and its climate centre– – the month of July at least equaled if not surpassed the hottest month in recorded history… All of this means we...
Seven Grilling Safety Tips
Posted: May 15, 2020
Grilling out is one of America’s favorite pastimes. According to a study by The Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Association, “seven in 10 U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, and in Canada, ownership is 8 in 10; more than a third (35%) of U.S. adults plan[ned] to purchase a new grill or smoker in 2017.” However, backyard barbecuing’s popularity is exceeded only by its potential...
Coverage for Restaurants
Posted: August 21, 2019
While Nashville is known first and foremost as Music City, it is quickly gaining the secondary designation as a foodie destination. According to a recent survey by U.S. News & World Report, Nashville ranked eleventh in the nation for food-themed vacation locales. Statistics also show that Nashville is a haven not just for those who love to eat food but those who love to cook...