With temperatures hitting the 80s across Worcester County, outdoor hosting is at its peak. While upgrading your backyard with a new pool, trampoline, or fire pit makes for a great summer, it fundamentally changes your property's risk profile. Discover how to structure your homeowner's policy to protect your hard-earned equity from unexpected summer liabilities.

Massachusetts has some of the most progressive and stringent building energy codes in the country. While these codes are excellent for reducing carbon emissions and lowering utility bills, they create a unique financial trap for homeowners trying to rebuild an older home.

Here is what you need to know about Massachusetts "Stretch Codes," how your insurance responds, and why checking your policy’s Ordinance and Law coverage is more critical now than ever.