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The construction phase is exciting, but it’s also one of the riskiest times during your project. Minimizing the risk of a severe injury during this phase is key to retaining… more
Author: BreAnn Stephenson
BreAnn Stephenson
Affinity Loss Prevention Services
BreAnn Stephenson is assistant vice president of Affinity Loss Prevention Services. Contact her at breann@affinityLPS.com.
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Managing Property and Liability Risks When Renters Move
While tenants move every month of the year, peak rental season typically runs from April through September. Any time you experience a “changing of the guard” there is an increased… more
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Spring into Early Success this Season with these Six Maintenance Steps
For many of us, “springing forward” into Daylight Savings Time is when we leave winter behind.
This year, it arrives March 10. Whether you invest in areas that experience dramatic… more
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Protect Your Real Estate Investment from These Elements this Winter
Protecting your property in the winter can mean protecting it from the cold, but there are other elements that can be particularly punishing if you don’t develop a healthy respect… more
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Prevent a Holiday Cooking Fire Disaster in Your Investment Properties
Cooking is the leading cause of home structure fires according to research conducted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the number of cooking fires increases significantly around Thanksgiving… more
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Seasonal Steps to Protect Investors, Avoid Financial Loss
Fall and winter are two of the most punishing seasons on your property, so getting an early start is crucial. Though the U.S. boasts a variety of climates, the chief… more
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Most Preventable Property Losses for 2018
At Affinity Loss Prevention Services we see multiple property claim submissions each day. Some of the losses described in submissions aren’t avoidable, like hail damage. However, many losses we see … more
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Is Your Property Dressed Appropriately for Winter?
I went to college with a kid born and raised in Alaska. He still wore shorts and t-shirts when the fall weather ushered in highs in the 40s. All of… more
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Tenant Chefs & Holiday Feasts: Fire Safety
There’s a lot of preparation that goes into having people over for a meal. Especially holiday meals. But how many people are aware of the increased fire risk on these… more
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10 Holiday Cooking Safety Tips for Your Tenants
The peak day for cooking fires each year is Thanksgiving Day. For this reason, it’s important that your tenant chefs are in a “state of readiness” for the holidays. Here… more