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StrucSure Home Warranty Presents Platinum Builder Award to O’Dwyer Homes

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Cindy Huber and Dan O'Dwyer

Cindy Huber and Dan O'Dwyer

StrucSure Home Warranty is proud to announce it has presented Dan O’Dwyer, President of O’Dwyer Homes, with its Platinum Builder Award. This award represents a mark of excellence and designates O’Dwyer Homes among the top builder members in the country. Obtaining a Platinum Builder designation with StrucSure Home Warranty is an accolade that is presented to builders who have maintained a high level of customer satisfaction and have shown exemplary building practices and strong industry involvement.

Dan O’Dwyer is a licensed home builder in the state of Georgia, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) and is a member of the prestigious Certified Professional Home Builders Program (CPHB). In 2006, O’Dwyer Homes was recognized by its peers with a Builder of the Year award from the GAHBA at the annual OBIE Awards. Dan O’Dwyer gives back to his community by maintaining an active roll with HomeAid Atlanta, a non-profit organization that provides shelter to homeless women and their children.

Over the past 20-plus years, O’Dwyer Homes has built more than 1,000 homes in the Atlanta metro area. Each home has been constructed with careful attention to detail, quality construction and the latest trends in building practices. As a builder who is focused on energy efficiency, every home built by O’Dwyer Homes is Energy Star certified by a third-party. O’Dwyer Homes’ customer satisfaction program represents the epitome of excellence recognized by the StrucSure Home Warranty Platinum Builder program.

O’Dwyer Homes goes above and beyond in ensuring their customers are satisfied and protected with third-party, insurance-backed structural warranty coverage from StrucSure Home Warranty. “In a competitive housing market, this is a must have to attract buyers and close the sale,” said Donna Steakley, Director of Marketing for O’Dwyer Homes.  “The entire O’Dwyer Homes team always focuses on putting the customer first while demonstrating the highest level of integrity and providing exceptional customer service from the beginning to end of the buying process,” commented Steakley.

“Our relationship with StrucSure is very important in today’s home buying environment,” commented Dan O’Dwyer. “The additional comfort in having warranty protection from StrucSure Home Warranty when buying a home is an added benefit to our homebuyers.”

“Having O’Dwyer Homes as one of our select Platinum home builders is an honor. Dan has weathered the downturn in the market by applying smart business and risk management practices. We work closely with him to ensure that each new homeowner has a positive customer experience,” said Cindy Huber, V.P. of Sales for the Eastern Division of StrucSure Home Warranty.

About StrucSure Home Warranty

For more than 16 years, StrucSure Home Warranty has been providing builders, remodelers and contractors with warranty products that deliver peace of mind. Our warranties protect our clients from expensive claims, liabilities and legal fees, and offers their clients peace of mind through third-party, insurance- backed warranty protection. Just like any risk management product, the hope is that you’ll never need it, but when a problem emerges, you’ll be glad you’re covered!

For more information, call Cindy Huber, Vice President of Sales, Eastern Division, at 770-363-7823, email chuber@strucsure.com or visit www.strucsure.com.

Developer Randy Allen Celebrates a 40-year Career in Real Estate

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North Carolina developer

Randy Allen, a developer located in Charlotte, has had a long and successful career in Carolina real estate, as well as up and down the East coast. His company, Randy Allen North Carolina Developer, has achieved success due to his hard work, professionalism and leadership.

Randy Allen entered the real estate world in 1972, immediately after college. He started out by designing and overseeing the development of single family homes, starting with tiny neighborhoods. Now, through is company, he oversees teams of contractors to develop communities with more than 1,000 homes. The communities Randy Allen has worked on often include planned developments with parks and other features, as well as locations with waterfront lots on manmade lakes and marinas.

Randy’s experience and professionalism grew over time, which led to him taking on even larger projects. In 2009, his company received an award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for a large-scale waste water treatment plant they built.

When asked about the secret to his success, Randy Allen attributed it to enjoying his work and having plenty of help, including that of quality contractors who have helped them build communities that they could be proud of. Randy’s colleagues have also praised his professionalism, creativity and ability to work well with his contractors.

For more information on Randy Allen North Carolina Developer, visit their website.

Lakefront North Carolina Home is Up To Par

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Bubba Watsons Home For Sale

So maybe your golf game is not quite up to par with Masters champion Bubba Watson, but your North Carolina home sure could be. Forbes recently reported that the newest Masters champion’s lakefront home in Lexington, N.C. is selling for $1.45 million.

Watson’s home has been on the market since February, but his newfound notoriety is sure to help this home become a highly desirable commodity. The home, which was purchased a few years ago for $1.1 million, is situated on High Rock Lake. This gated, 5,000 square foot home has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and two indoor kitchens. The two-thirds of an acre lot also contains a detached three-car garage, aluminum pier with covered boat life and entertaining area. This entertaining area is sure to be a hit for any occasion with its location over the lake and features such as a heated salt water pool with spa, outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances, exterior television and outdoor fireplace.

This has historically been the summer home for the Watson family, with their main place of located in Scottsdale. However, the couple has decided to sell the home after adopting their one month-old son. They will be residing with him in Orlando until the adoption process is complete.

Interested buyers can view pictures of this gorgeous home here, or if Masters-style lake living isn’t your thing, check out the rest of the Carolina new homes on our site.

Tax Credits and Exemptions for New Parents

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father holding babyChildren bring all manner of joy, including tax joy in the form of federal breaks and deductions. New and soon-to-be parents should keep up with these advantages in the tumultuous period of caring for a newborn. That’s where tax expert Eva Rosenberg comes in, giving us a primer on the Equifax Finance Blog, “

Tax Tips: Tax Implications of a New Baby.”

The first and biggest exemption for parents is going to be claiming a dependent, which in 2011 is worth $3,700 per child. This grows if you are a single parent, who also has access to head of household benefits. Head of household, single parent or otherwise, also enjoys lower tax rates overall, so it is certainly a benefit to take advantage of.

In addition, the Child and Dependent Care Credit is worth 20 to 35 percent of the first $3,000 per child paid for childcare while parents are working or studying. Both parents have to be working in order to use. In addition, there are child tax credits, and low-income families (married, filing jointly under $41,132 with one child) may be entitled to additional credits.

States also offer tax credits which will be very helpful for the big lifestyle change of becoming a parent. For more information about taxes in general, as well as all manner of financial tips, tricks and expert advice, check the

Equifax Finance Blog.

Dealing With Injuries On Your Carolina Real Estate

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homeowners insurance

homeowners insurance

Homeowners insurance is something that most people obtain and then forget about. After all, it’s not every day that an emergency occurs and forces you to dig up your policy information. If something does happen on your property, knowing how to handle the situation can save you plenty of stress in the long run.

In a recent article on the Equifax Finance Blog, “

Homeowners Insurance: Someone Gets Hurt On Your Property” Linda Rey offers advice for homeowners on what to do if someone gets hurt on your property.

If an accident does occur, you should first assess the extent of the injuries and determine whether or not to call 911. Depending on your relationship with the injured person, you may want to contact the police so both parties can make statements.

After that, try and take photos of everything – the injury (if possible) and the area where the accident occurred.

People with up-to-date insurance policies should have an attorney on retainer who will defend you if you are sued. If the injured party is merely looking for reimbursement of medical costs, your insurance policy should cover those expenses.

Regardless of the situation, call your insurance agent for guidance. An agent can help you much better if he or she knows about any injuries or potential claims right when they happen.

For more insurance advice, visit the

Equifax Finance Blog often. Let us know if this advice has been helpful.