The Importance of Boat Insurance
by Bender Hatch | May 22, 2023 | Insurance | 0 Comments
Boating is a beloved recreational activity that allows people to explore the wonders of the open water, bask in the sun's warmth, and create lasting memories with family and friends. However, just as you would insure your home or car, it's essential to recognize the...
RV Insurance, Weather and Driving Conditions
by Bender Hatch | April 18, 2023 | Safety, Tips | 0 Comments
RVing is becoming one of the most popular ways to travel. A successful and safe RV trip takes preparation and planning to make it a good experience. Whether you are new to RVing or not, these tips can help ensure that your trip will be a smooth experience. As your...
5 Home Improvement Projects That May Have the Biggest Return on Investment
by Bender Hatch | March 10, 2023 | Home | 0 Comments
Conventional wisdom has long held that kitchens and baths sell homes. Those are also two of the more expensive areas to tackle for home improvement, but if you make sound design decisions and choose the right materials, you could end up making your home more appealing...
What Cybercriminals Don’t Want You to Know
by Bender Hatch | February 14, 2023 | Safety, Tips | 0 Comments
Thieves are working extra hard this tax season to steal your information and gain access to your money. These cybercriminals use email and phone scams to trick taxpayers into revealing valuable information. In a tax tip article, “Don’t take the bait”, the Internal...
Why You Need Condo Insurance
by Bender Hatch | January 10, 2023 | Condo Insurance, Insurance | 0 Comments
Are you contemplating buying a condominium but aren’t sure if you need condo insurance? While it’s not required by law in many states, most lenders or banks won’t give you a mortgage unless you provide proof you have insurance first. Condo insurance, also referred to...
Roslindale Office Location Moving to Boston
by Bender Hatch | December 29, 2022 | Advisory | 0 Comments
We’re moving! In January 2023, we will be moving our Roslindale Office to our Boston location. Same great service with the same great staff. All phone and email contact information will remain the same. We welcome Thomas Black and Bender Hatch customers to visit us...
Cold Weather Tips
by Bender Hatch | December 14, 2022 | Advisory, Safety, Tips | 0 Comments
Rising Costs of Heating Your Home this Winter Heating bills are expected to increase by 17% across the country—costing about $177 more on average and reaching the highest cost in more than a decade, according to a report by the National Energy Assistance Directors...
Chimney Safety Tips
by Bender Hatch | November 8, 2022 | Home, Safety | 0 Comments
Leaning toward an old wood-burning fireplace to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of all home-heating fires. So before you use your fireplace, ensure you know how to properly use...
Massachusetts RMV to Make Inspection Sticker Changes
by Bender Hatch | October 17, 2022 | Advisory | 0 Comments
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will soon change how it handles late vehicle inspection stickers. The change means that beginning November 1, 2022, vehicles that pass inspection will get a new sticker with the month the last sticker expired, according to...
Home Fire Escape Plans
by Bender Hatch | October 13, 2022 | Safety, Tips | 0 Comments
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you need a...