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The Consequences of a Seller's Market

The current California housing market has a low-inventory of existing homes for sale. This is enables a lot of homes to be offered in “as-is” condition where they are sold without repairs being made prior to the sale. It seem that in a “hot” housing market like this, buyers ...

Is Plastic Recycling a Lie?

Hi Barber Community! Welcome to our last blog post of 2021's Earth Month. Today we're going to dive into plastic recycling. Our Barber Insurance Team recycles and composts with vigor at our Downtown Santa Rosa office. We also do our best to bring in resuable water bottles and ...

Happy Earth Day!

Earth day is both a cause for celebration and rumination this year! Please take this announcement from California's Governer, Gavin Newsom, as an important moment to think about your water usage. Whether that be in your home, via the foods you consume, or in your greater community. Lea este artí...

Tool Insurance Coverage for SBA PPP Loans

SBA PPP Loans have been extended through May 31st, 2021. Learn more about PPP loans here. To qualify for some of the COVID-19 related emergency relief funds, Inland Marine (aka "tools on land"!!) may be required for approval. If you're applying for a small business loan and need ...

Earth Month Spotlight: Daily Acts

Barber Insurance loves Daily Acts. Not only do we fullheartedly support their mission and vision, but we also contribute annually, contributing to the success of their holisitic programming in our Sonoma County community. 

What is Earth MONTH!?

We're all familiar with Earth Day which falls on April 22nd, just 3 short weeks from now. But why just ONE day??

We're going to take it a step further...celebrating Earth Day for all of April! So, happy Earth Month y'all!

Why Should I Buy Insurance Through an Agent?

When you buy from a local insurance agency (US!), the client (YOU!) has a hometown advantage becuase the agents are familiar with the local terrain and associated risks. For example, California is prone to earthquakes, floods and wildfires. Not all homeowners’ policies cover ...

The Basics of Auto Insurance in California

While every state has mandatory guidelines regarding car and auto insurance coverage, the specifics vary by state.

Is it mandatory to have insurance in California?

How do Wildfire Mitigation Discounts Apply to ME?

Did you see last week's blog from our company, Mercury Insurance, discussing opportunities to decrease your home insurance premiums through home hardening measures? This week we're going to unpack that a bit and explore the relevance of these preventative actions for you and your home. If you missed last week's ...

Wildfire Mitigation Discounts

A policy is eligible for a premium discount (5 - 10%) on the wildfire peril if the property's current FireLine Score is greater than or equal to 2, and if the dwelling meets and maintains a combination of defensible space and home hardening requirements.

Defensible Space

Busted Pipes

There's been a lot of news coverage about frozen pipes and burst pipes with the weather and power failure induced chaos throughout Texas this week. We know, we know, it doesn't really get that cold in California. But, if watching this slow motion disaster unfold from afar has ...

The Uptick in Catalytic Converter Theft

If you've ever driven over a snowy mountain pass with a clogged catalytic converter, you know the importance of these critical emissions control devices nestled on the underside of your vehicle. So what's with the sudden spike in thefts nationwide? The economic impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic have triggered ...