Friday, December 1, 2017
From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and...
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
The Houston housing and economic forecast as presented by Dr. James Gaines is promising for Houston and surrounding areas. After a slowed Texas economy in 2016, 2017 has been much better- Energy, healthcare, business...
Friday, November 3, 2017
It’s easy to lower your insurance costs - especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles. Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad...
Friday, October 6, 2017
One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could...
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
That oh-so-covetable experience of taking a dip in your very own pool? Millions of American households enjoy it, at least when the weather’s nice. With the summer heat ratcheting up, you may be coming down with a...
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Were you in the Houston Texas area affected by Hurricane Harvey? Did rising water get close to your Home and now your worried about it happening again? Even Preferred flood zones, the low risk areas, had damage from...
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
If you've lived in the Houston area, you know that it can Flood in certain areas of Houston quickly. With Hurricane season here, 3-5 inches of rain can wreak havoc. Water can rise in Flood prone areas within minutes. It'...
Friday, August 4, 2017
As a busy homeowner, it's easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain house-cleaning projects...
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Since Tropical Storm Cindy recently hit, many people are curious about insurance moratorium or binding restrictions that were issued by some insurance companies. What does it mean and why do insurance companies do this?...
Friday, July 7, 2017
Your home protects you from the elements, but heavy rains can weaken that protection. With a little maintenance and a lot of vigilance, it’s not hard to stay safe and dry. Spring rainstorms are a fact of life in many...
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Live in Houston, TX? Looking for the best and cheapest Home Insurance in Houston, Texas? You've come to the right place. At Rockland Insurance Agency, we shop for the best rate with the best coverage. We know which...
Friday, June 2, 2017
Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can...
Monday, May 22, 2017
If you're looking for the cheapest and best Homeowner Insurance quotes in Sugar Land, you've come to the right place. Rockland shops over 50 different Home Insurance companies to find the best rate with the best...
Monday, May 8, 2017
If you are in Houston or the surrounding areas (Sugar Land, The Woodlands, League City, Pearland, Katy) you know that Flood Insurance is critical where we live. In 2001, Tropical Storm Allison dumped 7 inches of rain in...
Friday, May 5, 2017
Apartment living can have many advantages: low maintenance, close to work and entertainment, and ease of changing residence. But, if you’re a dog owner, apartment living can present some difficulties. You probably won’t...
Friday, April 7, 2017
In today’s economy, everyone is pinching pennies. So why worry about umbrella coverage? Shouldn’t a home and auto policy leave you adequately covered? Unfortunately, we live in a world of lawsuits. Large damages can be...
Friday, March 3, 2017
Talking to Your Teen About Safe Driving When teens begin to drive, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council, the sobering statistics start to pile up:Car...
Monday, February 20, 2017
If you own a Vacation Rental in Texas (From Concan, New Braunfels, Austin, Wimberley, Fredericksburg, South Padre, Galveston, to Rockport) make sure you are properly insured. Most of the big Insurance companies classify...
Friday, February 3, 2017
You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars. Yet we’re still years away from living in a world where you can just tell your car where to go and then kick back and relax with a book or your phone. Even still,...
Friday, January 27, 2017
Corpus Christi is one of the largest coastal cities in Texas. As of 2014, Corpus Christi had a population of 320,434 making it the 8th largest city in Texas. Some of the biggest attractions in Corpus Christi aka "the...
Friday, January 6, 2017
No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so,...