The vipHome Podcast

​If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you know it can hurt and be deadly for those with an allergic reaction, but bees (and wasps) can also harm your house and bring unwanted pests. Ian Williams, a technical services manager for Orkin Pest Control, recently stopped by the vipHome Podcast with important bee and wasp safety tips, so you and your loved ones can avoid these buzzing bugs at home! Listen now!

​Though the real estate market has slowed, there’s still low inventory, low interest rates, and high prices. How can you hope to navigate the intense landscape? Real estate experts Lisa Rome and Kyle Crawford stopped by the vipHome Podcast with tips to improve your chances of scoring a new home or selling your current one. Listen now!

​Last year, California's skies went red like a scene straight out of a post-apocalyptic movie. In August 2020 alone, four of California's largest wildfires burned more than 2.1 million acres, destroyed more than 5,000 structures, and tragically killed 22 people.

"The more you plan, prepare, and know what to do, the more peace of mind you will have when the moment comes, and the more ability you'll have to be safe," says Michele Steinberg, Director of Wildfire at the National Fire Protection Association.

Michele recently stopped by the vipHome Podcast to share essential wildfire home protection tips you can use to save your house and family. Watch now!

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"Homeownership is not easy," says Denise Click, Personal Lines Manager from LD&B Insurance and Financial Services, "and there are so many things that could happen."

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One in 20 homes typically has an insurance claim annually, so the odds are you will submit a claim for your home at least once. That’s why we welcomed Denise to the vipHome Podcast to answer your FAQs about insurance claims and offer some quick tips to make the process as seamless as possible.

Explains Denise, “Documentation is key. We are going to ask the client to go ahead and take photos of the damage before any work or repairs begin.”

Learn why you need receipts for your large appliances, especially if your home sees frequent lightning storms, and just why ignoring home maintenance tasks can lead to your claim being denied. It’s all in this episode of the vipHome Podcast. Watch now!

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Between apps, emails, and fitness bracelets, many aspects of our lives have gone digital. So it only makes sense that insurance evolves to a digital-first approach – not just in billing and claims but also in its mission.

“No matter how good your insurance is, no matter how much money you get for replacing things, it can never replace damage to photo albums, to pictures, to all the things in your home that people love,” says Mark Coons, CEO of Savvi Insurance Group. “No insurance can put that together again.”

In this episode of the vipHome Podcast, Mark shares how Savvi is taking a future-ready approach to homeowners insurance by focusing on prevention rather than reaction - with the help of today’s smart home technology.

Find out how your insurance experience will evolve in the near future with new smart home insurance in the latest episode of the vipHome Podcast. Watch now!

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Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Unsurprisingly, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are the peak days fire departments get called to home fires.

“On Thanksgiving Day you're cooking probably more than you normally do,” says Andrea Vastis, Senior Director of Public Education for the National Fire Protection Association. “You have more going on around you. Sometimes more eyes mean less eyes on the cooking.”

Many of these home fires are preventable, so we asked Andrea to stop by the vipHome Podcast to dish some cooking safety tips to keep your holidays merry and bright - for all the right reasons. Watch now!

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Home fires happen, and a startling number of them can be prevented. We know what you’re thinking – “It won’t happen to me” – but it happens to approximately 354,400 homes every year. Andrea Vastis, Senior Director of Public Education at the National Fire Protection Association, stops by the vipHome Podcast to share with us some fast home fire facts and important safety tips to prevent a home fire from happening to you. Listen now!

The real estate market is heating up in part due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many first-time homebuyers are seeking a new place to call their own, but even seasoned homeowners can struggle with balancing their finances and all the expenses that come with owning a home.

“You need to be comfortable paying for your home,” says Sam Sharp, Executive Vice President of National Sales, Guaranteed Rate. “You don't want to be in a position where you've compromised your lifestyle, and now you regret buying this home because you can't do things that made you happy.’”

Whether you’re looking to move into your first home or your third, Sam has essential financial tips to help you afford a home (and be happy in it, too). Watch the latest episode of the vipHome Podcast now!

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Disasters won’t wait. Whether it’s flooding, wildfires, or hurricanes, homeowners need to protect their families and their homes from devastation. In honor of National Preparedness Month, we welcomed Jeff Arnold of RightSure Agency Group and Michelle O’Connor of O’Connor Insurance Associates, Inc. to the vipHome Podcast. Learn what you need to know about homeowners insurance and catastrophic claims, including how to handle the most frequent ones. Listen now!

Moving into a new home or does your existing house need a refresh? Creating an inspired interior can be a daunting task, especially when you’re on a budget. “You don’t have to have a lot of money to look like you have a lot of money,” says Designer Teggy French. Get more home decorating ideas and learn Teggy’s method for tackling interior design in the latest episode of the vipHome Podcast. Listen now!