Articles Posted in ‘ Home Warranty News ’ Category
Green Advantage Warranty by 2-10 Home Buyers Protection
Tuesday, January 31st, 20122-10 Home Buyers Warranty is in the process of launching Green Advantage Warranty as part of protection assurance programs for new and upcoming green building initiatives. The 2-10 home appliance warranty company offers Green Advantage Warranty to builders who meet eco-friendly standards. Builders need to build homes that fulfill the requisites of Energy Star, National [...]
Complete Appliance Protection Nominated for Angie’s List Award
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Angie’s List is the discussion forum where you can find consumer rating of local service companies and contractors, and you can also get thousands of fairly reported reviews about the all the companies in your area. Members of the forum share their real experiences with each other so that it will be easier to choose [...]
American Home Shield renders as the pristine at its 40s
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011American Home shield, the company operated by Service Master which founded the home warranty Industry 40 years ago is on the verge a makeover. The Memphis based company is one of the world’s largest residential and commercial service networks. As the company embarks on its fifth decade as the industry leader, it has introduced a [...]
ServiceOne will take on a new name as OneGuard
Monday, December 19th, 2011According to press reports, ServiceOne, a home warranty company announces its new brand identity under a new name — OneGuard Home Warranties with expanded operations across Arizona and Texas. The company was first to market with coverage for all unknown pre-existing conditions. Scott Smith, president and CEO said, “There’s been no buyout or merger and [...]
AHS lawsuit about realtor commissions settled
Monday, July 18th, 2011The recent AHS class action lawsuit is creating waves in the real estate industry. The lawsuit alleges that American Home Shield violated federal laws by not disclosing the fact that real estate agents were paid for recommending their home warranty service. Many of the home owners and sellers were not aware of the different practices [...]
Weichert announces new home protection plan
Saturday, February 13th, 2010Weichert Realtors announced the launch of its new Claim-No-Claim Home Protection Plan. This home protection plan, provided through HMS Home Warranty, now includes coverage for unknown pre-existing conditions, lack of maintenance and jetted bathtubs in addition to the coverage already provided by the previous protection plan. Weichert Financial Services said it is committed to offering [...]
UtiliPRO Joint Venture to Provide Home Warranty Services
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010According to a news release, Atlanta based AGL Resources, Detroit-based DTE Energy and Tampa-based TECO Energy, Inc. have formed a joint venture to offer home warranty products and services under the brand name “UtiliPRO” UtiliPRO will be launched in Georgia before opening for business in other AGL Resources territories, including Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland and New [...]
Home Warranty Companies Market Share
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Recently Warranty Week Newsletter published a report on home warranty companies’ market share in U.S. While it is not clear how the estimates were made and what assumptions were in place, the estimated numbers seem to be in the ballpark and must give an approximate idea where the companies stand. With 41% market share, American [...]
NY AG wins lawsuit against National Home Protection
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009We previously reported about NY attorney general’s lawsuit against National Home protection. On December 15, 20009 NY New York Attorney General Andrew M. announced a court victory in the lawsuit against this home warranty company. NHP’s website is not accessible any more and phone calls are not answered. The company is believed to be defunct [...]
Buyers Protection Group to buy LandAmerica Home Warranty
Thursday, December 10th, 2009Buyers Protection Group, Inc. an Atlanta-based real estate services firm, has completed its acquisition of home warranty and home inspection services business from from LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. LandAmerica provided home warranty services in 30 states and recently filed for bankruptcy in November 2008, primarily due to problems in its title insurance and 1031 Exchange [...]
HSA Home Warranty Responds to Criticism
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Home warranty companies take lot of heat from consumers especially on reviews sites like ours. Consumers think home warranty plans provide blanket coverage just like auto insurance. But these are different kinds of insurance products. Chances of your appliances needing repair are much more than your car getting involved in a road accident, although premium [...]
Choice Home Warranty Anticipates Real Estate Rebound
Thursday, September 17th, 2009PRESS RELEASE September 16, 2009 – Edison, NJ – Choice Home Warranty is beginning to see it’s residential real estate business getting back to where it was before the recession began. In fact, just this morning in an interview with Becky Quick on CNBC, Warren Buffet had a similar feeling. Mr. Buffet’s statement: “I think [...]
Freddie Mac is offering free home warranty
Saturday, August 29th, 2009Freddie Mac started offering free home warranty coverage for 2 years when you buy bank owned or foreclosed real estate property. The “Smart Buy” program was started in late August and is expected end at the end of October. The promotional program applies to real estate owned homes sold through the agency’s HomeSteps unit, which [...]
Choice Home Warranty Wins RatePoint Consumer Award
Friday, August 7th, 2009News Release Customer Service & Claims Department recognized by RatePoint. Edison, NJ, July 22, 2009 –(PR.com)– Choice Home Warranty today announced that it has won the Consumer Approved & Business Excellence Awards from RatePoint in recognition of their continue effort to satisfy their customers. The Consumer Approved & Business Excellence awards from RatePoint are only [...]
Greener Home Warranties
Saturday, July 4th, 2009Green is the color of choice for those who wish to protect the environment and the mother earth. Green fever is catching up quickly and anywhere you see, companies are coming up with new echo friendly products whether it is with energy saving products, reducing plastic usage or simply buying products from companies that are [...]
Buyers Protection to Buy Land America Home Warranty
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Buyers Protection Group Inc is reportedly buying two units of bankrupt LandAmerica Financial Group Inc for an undisclosed price. The purchase includes Land America Home Warranty division. Once the No. 3 U.S. title insurer, LandAmerica filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2008 and agreed to sell its largest underwriting businesses, after bigger rival [...]
Home warranty sale raises even as home sales fall
Friday, January 30th, 2009Fort Worth Business reports that a new home warranty company is witnessing increased sales even as home sales are falling. Warrantech Home Service Co. launched its home assurance plan, hired 17 sales representatives throughout Texas to begin touting the product and has plans to hire at least 10 more in coming months. “We test marketed [...]
