http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog/ View the Jeff Martin Insurance Agency website blog. en-us Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:51:11 -0500 http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog/When_Mold_Invades_Your_Home.aspx When Mold Invades Your Home: What to Do and Not Do One square inch of mold can contain more than 65 million mold spores which have the potential to cause health problems including allergic reactions, irritations, and release potentially toxic substances. It is important to rely on the expertise of a mold remediation expert to prevent damage to your property and furnishings, save money, and avoid potential health problems. Some companies like PuroClean Property Rescue specialize in mold remediati... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:51:36 -0500 http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog.aspx?entry=a2140c55-e744-40ab-b56b-c54b602ac57f http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog/Choice_is_good_Call_us_for_a_quote_if_you_are_insured_with_State_Farm.aspx State Farm raising rates 35% for many Dallas homeowners 03:16 PM CDT on Friday, May 28, 2010 By TERRENCE STUTZ / The Dallas Morning News tstutz@dallasnews.com Many Dallas-area homeowners insured by State Farm are being hit with premium increases that are nearly triple the 13 percent figure that the company said it was imposing statewide under twin rate hikes filed over the past eight months. Figures released today by the Texas Department of Insurance, which has been battling State Farm over its... Fri, 28 May 2010 22:20:12 -0500 http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog.aspx?entry=da458c92-1bad-467e-9d8c-c8d67898e8bf http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog/When_Fire_and_Smoke_Damages_Your_Home.aspx When Fire or Smoke Damages Your Home: What to Do and Not Do Did you know that within hours after a property fire, additional damage begins that can be limited if addressed promptly? Metal fixtures such as faucets and door handles can begin to tarnish. Plastic tub surrounds and vinyl on cabinets can yellow. There are some things you can do before technicians from a company like PuroClean Property Rescue arrive, and some things are better left for the professionals. Here are some tips about how to... Wed, 19 May 2010 09:20:26 -0500 http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog.aspx?entry=1c4a7396-acc6-490b-9f2a-e9d98608c147 http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog/What_To_Do_When_Water_Floods_Your_Home.aspx When Water Floods Your Home: What to Do and Not Do Are you ready in case your home is one of the more than 2% of homes that will have an insurance claim for water damage this year? Many more will have smaller problems that might not exceed insurance deductible levels if handled appropriately. Bottoms fall out of water heaters; sewer pipes back up; feed lines for toilets, ice makers, washing machines or dish washers break; pipes freeze and break... stuff happens and water escapes and becomes dest... Thu, 06 May 2010 11:20:15 -0500 http://www.jeffmartinagency.com/blog.aspx?entry=9f340ae1-2878-4472-8ebf-8fa54ea777dc