Learning center · Homeowners
Guides for homeowners
For the people who own the homes: choosing and vetting a home watch company, closing up for the season, and protecting an empty house through life transitions.
How to choose a home watch company: a homeowner's vetting guide
You're handing a stranger your keys and months of unsupervised access. Most home watch companies are honest and careful — your job is to verify it before the first visit, not after something goes wrong.
How to close your home for the season: a complete checklist
Leaving a home empty for months is a project, not an errand. This checklist covers the two weeks before you go — water, power, HVAC, insurance, security — and what should happen while you're away.
What to do with the house when a parent moves to assisted living
The move gets all the attention — then the family home quietly becomes an empty house, often for months while big decisions get made. Here's how to protect it in the meantime: insurance, upkeep, and who should be checking on it.
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