Given the problems so many Calgarians have had with ice dams recently, a lot of our attentions have been turned upwards. And it’s a good thing. A roof is easy to ignore, but one in good repair is an excellent defense against a home insurance claim. Forty percent of all home insurance claims are due…
DetailsMany first-time home buyers choose condo living for its relative ease of ownership. Condos are priced lower than most stand-alone homes, making them a great way to enter the market. One of the biggest benefits of condo ownership has to be that outdoor maintenance is usually carried out for you, paid for as part as…
DetailsIt is flood season again in Alberta. Given the amount of snowfall we’ve had, it’s a topic that is top of mind for many. According to a recent Global News story, Calgary has seen from 110 to 136 per cent as much snow as we did in 2013 – when the province saw catastrophic flooding…
DetailsWe’re certainly not out of the woods yet when it comes to winter in Calgary, but here at Lane’s we’re trying to be optimistic. Spring must certainly be around the corner, and so before it has fully sprung is a great time to perform some preventative maintenance. When it’s time to wake ourselves up from…
DetailsDisaster can strike without warning at any time, which is why it’s so important to be prepared— especially if you are a small business owner. Comprehensive business insurance coverage is one way to protect yourself and your employees from the unexpected. Having a thorough emergency preparedness plan is another. The experienced insurance brokers at Lane’s…
DetailsTravel is a special gift to give to yourself and your family, and can do wonders for mental and physical health. But lack of proper preparation can totally derail a perfectly planned vacation. Once you’ve made it away, definitely spend time decompressing, but do remember to be aware of the usual ways to become ill…
DetailsEstate planning is something not a lot of us like to think about, especially when times are tough, as they have been in Alberta for the past few years. It can be difficult to think about saving for the future when even day-to-day expenses can be hard to stay ahead of. But as a low-cost,…
DetailsIt’s been a long and cold winter in Calgary — perfect for escaping. Every year more than 500,000 Canadians make their way to warmer climes, heading to places like California, Arizona, Florida, and Mexico. Since we can currently stay in the U.S. and Mexico for six months (and may soon be able to stay in…
DetailsAlberta is full of entrepreneurs who have created positions for themselves to serve gaps in the market. Being a contractor is increasingly common in today’s world, and there are several advantages. There’s the freedom to take on the clients and the jobs you want, the ability to set your own hours and the lack of…
DetailsSo, you’ve been in a car accident. Thank goodness, you and everyone else involved are ok. You did everything you had to do at the scene of the accident: you assessed yourself and others for injuries, recorded the date, time and location of the accident, took lots of pictures of the scene and the damage…
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