There are rentals, and then there are the rentals people brag about to their friends. These are the ones where the coffee shop is a three-minute walk, the park is right around the corner, and the neighborhood actually feels like somewhere you want to be. What makes those places different isn’t luck. There are a…
July is the month the water calls. Whether you are cruising on your own boat, renting one for the day, or simply looking for a stunning place to spend time near the water, the U.S. has no shortage of spectacular destinations. USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards recently ranked the best lakes in the…
You don’t need a full renovation to feel like you’re living in a different home. The most satisfying upgrades are usually the ones you interact with every day—the thermostat that already knows your schedule, the windows that finally keep the heat out, the front door that just looks right. Here’s where to start. 1. Upgrade…
The spring housing market brought renewed optimism, driven by moderating premium growth and a stabilizing reinsurance market. However, ongoing pressures remain, particularly in regions heavily impacted by natural disasters. Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, shares what builders should watch in the second half of 2026—including affordability challenges and rising replacement and imported building…
As market conditions shift and insurance challenges continue to evolve, builders must take a more proactive approach to managing risk. In this industry perspective by Zonda, Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, and Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, share how early home insurance planning can play a…
Summer is when homes get the most use — more cookouts, more guests, more time on the deck and in the yard. It’s also when small problems are most likely to show up. The encouraging part is that most home accidents happen in just a few familiar places, and the National Institute on Aging has…
