The Best in Homeowner Warranty Articles and Advice
30
Jun
The NSW government will defend its home warranty insurance scheme at a federal senate inquiry. The inquiry was established to investigate the insurance schemes implemented by the states and underwritten by private insurance companies. The NSW Office of Fair Trading will challenge recent reports about the Home Building Service scheme at the inquiry in Sydney. [...]
29
Jun
Complaints Board | Submit Complaint | News & Stories | Recalls | Consumer Tips & Tricks | Videos | Mess-Ups! I called immediately to HMS to place a claim, they provided a local contractor. I was then told I would have to replace both my inside and outside unit, the line sets, and the ductwork [...]
28
Jun
You were reading a complaint about HMS Home Warranty . I called immediately to HMS to place a claim, they provided a local contractor . I was then told I would have to replace both my inside and outside unit, the line sets, and the ductowrk modificaitons around the unit and that the line sets [...]
27
Jun
Despite many a real estate agent’s reassurances, seniors often start to make all sorts of changes to their homes before they invite a real estate agent over for suggestions on preparing their home for sale. Before you make changes to your home, invite a senior real estate agent over to talk with you about your [...]
26
Jun
There are so many different incentives sellers offer to buyers in Colorado Springs and a home warranty is one of them. Many buyers in today’s market often request a home warranty be provided if it is not already offered by the seller when sumbitting an offer. Many buyers feel comforted with the fact they are [...]
25
Jun
Charlie Tran is stuck in a caravan because his home is unsafe. It’s so repugnant to what Australians would expect,” says Catherine Cusack, the NSW opposition spokeswoman for fair trading. Cusack is talking about the nightmarish limbo faced by people who are locked in dispute with their home warranty insurers. Unable to move into their [...]
24
Jun
The record-breaking heat in the Upstate has been even more troublesome for one family who says their home warranty company wouldn’t fix their air conditioner. When his air conditioner stopped working last month he called his home warranty company, American Home Shield, for help. The day after we contacted American Home Shield they sent a [...]
22
Jun
RISMEDIA, June 19, 2008-Home Warranty of America (HWA) unveiled its new website which the company says has proved to be engaging and super simple to use when purchasing a home warranty program online. While most home warranty companies require information from their prospects for a quote, HWATM makes it easy to shop for all of [...]
20
Jun
Old Republic Home Protection expands home warranty offering in D. Old Republic Home Protection's products include standard and optional one-year service contracts that repair or replace a home's systems or appliances if they fail due to normal use. The enhanced plans and optional coverage fill gaps typical in standard home warranties for things such as [...]
19
Jun
Insurance companies are ripping off NSW, with figures showing they collected $225 million in home warranty scheme premiums, but have only paid out $16 million in claims, the state opposition says. A Senate inquiry sitting in Sydney on Friday heard that six insurers have collected the premiums to cover poor or incomplete work on homes [...]