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Cedar Rapids, IA (PRWEB) January 16, 2014
SecurityCoverage Inc., today launched the country's first turnkey solution to the complexities of today's connected home. The managed service offering will be marketed through cable and ISP providers across the US.
Tech Home is an innovative, three-tiered solution offering protection, technical support and warranty solutions on a subscription basis. Leveraging these managed services allows broadband providers to own the connected home experience and better support their customers constantly evolving technical needs.
The explosion of internet connected devices in todays consumer home has created numerous challenges for the typical provider, said Ed Barrett, SecurityCoverage Vice President of Marketing and Strategy. Building stronger customer loyalty in todays hyper-competitive marketplace means resolving technical problems quickly and expanding beyond the traditional ISP model.
Tech Home enables ISP providers the freedom to focus on their core business while saying yes to consumers demand for premium services.
"Tech Home opens the door for the cable MSO or other ISP providers to offer technical support and enhanced services into and beyond the subscribers home," Barrett explained. "Offering a 100% turnkey solution for protection, support and whole home warranty means consumers receive high-quality, all-inclusive technical support. This maximizes brand equity and drives significant revenue."
Tech Home solutions include: Protect Protection and productivity for home and away.
Support Convenient technical help desk service for the entire home network, plus Protect for four devices.
Assure Complete coverage for all your connected device needs. Warranty, Protection, and Support!
To schedule a personal interview please call or e-mail media contact below or for more information on SecurityCoverage or Tech Home solutions visit http://www.securitycoverage.com/techhome/overview.php.
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by Chris Nagus / News 4 | @ChrisNagusKMOV
KMOV.com
Posted on January 14, 2014 at 12:23 AM
Updated yesterday at 12:40 AM
(KMOV) A St. Charles couple said their home warranty only caused headaches for them rather than peace of mind.
Ashley Hill paid $45 a month for the warranty with Residential MD knowing it would be inevitable to have expensive repairs for her 20-year-old home.
We got the home warranty so we would be covered if anything big went out, said Hill.
At first it paid off, the company repaired her dishwasher and replaced her water heater but when she started having problems with the furnace,
Hill thought she was covered but cause Cross Country Home Services, the parent company of Residential MD, was well aware of her furnace problems.
They would fix something small and say it would work now, Hill said.
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Fine print used against St. Charles couple in home warranty battle
More than 4 million Americans buy a home each year, but theres no telling how many offers are discarded along the way. And no one wants to get edged out in the bid for a dream home.
Real estate is rebounding in many regions of the country, and buyers can face formidable competition. Of course, the best way to snag the home you want is to promise the most money. But theres more to making an offer than simply setting and stating your price.
Here, two top real estate agents in a perpetually competitive market Washington, D.C. share pointers on crafting an offer that will outshine the rest:
Show them the money
The key, both said, is assuaging the sellers fears. They worry mainly that the deal will fall through, so have your financing in order before you submit an offer. Make sure the lender checks your credit, assets and employment status before pre-approving your loan, and get a detailed letter with the amount you are authorized to borrow, recommends Elizabeth Blakeslee, a Coldwell Banker broker in the capital region.
Another way to signal you are a serious buyer is by putting down a large, good-faith deposit. A 2 percent to 4 percent escrow deposit is common. However, Nancy Itteilag of Long and Foster real estate, who has been listed among the top 10 agents in the country for sales volume by the Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends, tells her clients to write a check for at least 10 percent. Within 30 days, the buyer will need to hand over this money as part of the down-payment anyway.
If the seller has a nice deposit in escrow, they know the buyer is not going to wake up and change their mind, she says.
Eliminate surprises
The other unknown that keeps sellers up at night is dread of repairs, Blakeslee says. Most offers are contingent on a home inspection. To eliminate that variable, have the inspection done before putting in an offer, and specify any repairs you expect the seller to make. That way there wont be surprises later.
Alternatively, buy a home warranty or even request that your real estate agent throw one in as a closing gift. That way the seller knows that if the heating system gives out, it will be covered.
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Who Must Register All builders of owner-occupied new homes, including single family, townhouse, duplex (two-family), cooperative, condominium, factory-built, and modular residences are required to register with the New Home Warranty Program. A builder is any individual or organization in the business of constructing new homes, including anyone who constructs a new home for sale, acts as prime contractor to construct a new home for himself/herself or for another person, contracts with a general contractor for construction of a new home, or sells or transfers title to land and then participates in the construction of a new home. It does not include a person who constructs a new home for his/her own personal use, a licensed architect, engineer, or attorney, or someone who contracts with a licensed architect, engineer, or attorney to provide professional services related to the construction of a new home.
Each new home building business is required to register separately. The name of the company which is transferring title to the new home is the entity which must register and warrant the new home.
If approved, a builder is issued a registration card, which must be shown to the local construction official when construction permits for the new home are obtained. Registration is valid for two years from the approval date.
Builders who fail to register or maintain a current registration are subject to fines up to $2,000. Each home sold during the time the builder remains unregistered is considered a separate offense.
A builders registration can be suspended or denied if the builder fails to enroll, warrant, or continue to participate in the State Plan or an approved private plan, fails to correct or settle a claim after responsibility was established through the dispute settlement process, has officers, partners, stockholders, or directors who were involved in unregistered, suspended, or revoked new home building businesses, incurred or was responsible for incurring an award against the New Home Warranty Security Fund and the Fund has not been compensated, or failed to participate in the dispute settlement process. A builders registration can also be revoked for repeating any of the above violations set forth in this paragraph.
During the first year of a new homes warranty, warranty coverage extends to defective systems, workmanship, materials, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, appliances, fixtures, and equipment, and major structural defects. From the commencement date of the warranty up to two (2) years from that date, the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and major structural defects are covered. The builder is responsible for warranty coverage during the first two years. During the third through tenth years of coverage, only major structural defects are covered.
If, for at least 10 years, there has been no payment made, and no final determination that a payment must be made, under either the State Plan or an approved private plan, as a result of a claim against the builder or a major structural defect, the contribution percentage shall be 0.17;
If, for at least seven years but less than 10 years, there has been no payment made, and no final determination that a payment must be made, under either the State Plan or an approved private plan, as a result of a claim against the builder or a major structural defect, the contribution percentage shall be 0.213;
If, for at least five years but less than seven years, there has been no payment made, and no final determination that a payment must be made, under either the State Plan or an approved private plan, as a result of a claim against the builder or a major structural defect, the contribution percentage shall be 0.255;
If, for at least two years but less than five years, there has been no payment made, and no final determination that a payment must be made, under either the State Plan or an approved private plan, as a result of a claim against the builder or a major structural defect, the contribution percentage shall be 0.298;
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (PRWEB) January 07, 2014
Waking up to a blanket of snow can be a beautiful sight but, as winter storms affect states throughout the country, not being prepared can put your home and your pocketbook at risk. Its not too late to keep your home safe and warm this winter season with these 10 tips from TotalProtect Home Warranty, a nationwide leader in home maintenance and protection plans.
When a cold snap hits, the last thing homeowners need is the worry of a broken furnace or frozen pipes, said Sandra Finn, president of TotalProtect. In 2012, the National Weather Service reported $15.6 million dollars in property damage during extreme cold temperatures. That is 181 percent more than during the hot months. Peace of mind is a powerful thing and a little upfront preparation can mean the difference between a stress-free or stress-filled winter.
Tune Up the Furnace: Fire up the furnace to ensure it is working properly. Licensed heating contractors can perform a routine maintenance check-up and make any necessary repairs to reduce breakdowns during a cold spell.
Dont Get Burned: Keep anything flammable three feet from portable or stationary heaters, and make sure to turn off space heaters when going to sleep or leaving a room. Always plug a space heater directly into the outlet, not into an extension cord or power strip.
Keep Water Moving Through Your Pipes: Keeping the temperature inside a home at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit will help keep pipes from freezing; frozen pipes can cause cracks and severe water damage. Should a storm hit and there is power loss, homeowners should turn faucets on to a slight drip; this will keep water moving through the pipes and prevent them from freezing.
Check Safety Alarms: Test carbon monoxide and fire safety alarms and install fresh batteries.
Add or Upgrade Insulation: Homeowners can keep the cold out by professionally insulating their home and caulking window cracks, as well as upgrading to storm windows, which help reduce heat loss up to 50 percent.
Prevent Ice Dams: Keeping an attic well ventilated is essential in preventing ice dams from forming on the roof. A warm attic will melt the snow on the roof, run down to the roofs edge and refreeze where it is much cooler. Ice that has built up and melted could force itself under the roof covering and down the walls, causing serious water damage.
Trim Those Trees: Pruning nearby trees will help prevent ice buildup, which can crack branches, clog gutters and damage the roof.
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Don’t Get Left in the Cold as Severe Weather Approaches This Winter