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According to the City of New Bedford website, homeowners who install pools in their yards must be aware of certain responsibilities required by the city. First, a building permit must be issued and all requirements must be met. One of those requirements includes building a fence around the pool or yard. The fence must be…

Whether you are just taking a drive to the dog park or planning a road trip across the country, there are some things that you must consider before hitting the road with your pet. This article is for New Bedford pet owners that are looking for new ways to keep their pets safe while they…

Owning a home can be a lot of work, however much of the work associated with home ownership is in prevention. Each season there is a new list of responsibilities that much be completed in order to prepare for the changes in the weather, either to help keep you and your family warm and dry…

At an insurance agency that has been in business for over a century, it’s safe to say that a lot has changed. But one practice that hasn’t changed, according to Jonathan Borden, is dedication to customer service. Borden is president of Borden Insurance Agency, which began in 1909 and which his grandfather, Milton Borden, joined…

Today’s home owners in New Bedford know that security is an essential part of owning their own home. There are lots of options available, such as high-tech security cameras around the property or a security company to monitor and protect the home. Your homeowners insurance agent in New Bedford can probably give you even more…

How many years have you been driving? Ten, twenty, thirty or more? Cars have changed a lot in recent years and so have the rules of the road. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve got behind the wheel, we can all use a refresher course every now and then. Taking a driver’s safety course…

Most mortgage companies and lenders require homeowners to have insurance to protect their investment. So this isn’t a “nice to have” service, it’s a “must have” expense. Because of this some homeowners just go with the basic policy that is required by the mortgage company and don’t do enough to protect themselves from risks associated…

Many first time home buyers will purchase homeowners insurance without really knowing what it covers or how it can be used to protect their investment. Mortgage companies require Massachusetts homeowners insurance to cover the property throughout the length of the mortgage. The home insurance policy required by the mortgage company is designed to protect the…

Before you enter into any agreement or purchase any type of insurance policy, it is important to have an understanding or at least be familiarized with the terms and language used in a basic Massachusetts auto insurance policy. The goal of your New Bedford insurance agent is to ensure that each client is well-informed about…

A lot of home owners might look at home insurance as a burden, something that is required by the mortgage company, but not something that they exactly would choose to get on their own. However, it is important to look at a home insurance policy as not just something you are forced to purchase –…