Sept, 2019 – Lorna Mello, President of the NHSCA announced this month “The NHSCA is taking a major leap forward with its accreditation program. Regulators and Legislators have asked the NHSCA to develop a formal program of compliance and standards within the home warranty industry, and we responded.” On September 5, the NHSCA Board of Directors
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Home Care Made EZPZ
Homes need constant care and home service contract makes budgeting “EZPZ.” by: Arthur J. Chartrand* Buying a home can be a challenging process but selecting a home service contract shouldn’t be. Thankfully the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA) has made the process easy. As a matter of fact, they have made it “EZPZ” for
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Personal v Real Property: A Modern Perspective
When it comes to home systems and appliances, it’s not personal. We all hear that arcane and rather silly message as we depart an airplane. “Please look around for all your personal belongings and take them with you.” I always wondered, “Are there impersonal belongings? Are there “public belongings?” Is belongings even a word? (It
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Sales of Home Warranties Soar as Industry Covers Billions of Dollars in Appliances & Systems
The National Home Service Contract Association also reports an increase in consumer knowledge, value & popularity of home service contracts – The National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA), a non-profit 501(c) (6) industry trade organization comprised of member companies representing home service contract providers and consumer interests throughout the United States, announces today that its members sold more than 4 million home service contracts (often referred to as home warranties) in 2015, an 8-percent growth from 2014.
The Home Warranty Industry: Bringing Innovation to the Way Homeowners Manage the Care of Their Homes
From Homewarrantyreviews.com – with permission (2016). This is a guest post by Arthur J. Chartrand, Counsel, and Administrator for the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA) – from Homewarrantyreviews.com Read original article in full at homewarrantyreviews.com. Homewarrantyreviews.com (2016) As homeowners, you have to live under a rock these days not to have certain lifetime or
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NHSCA Interprets Washington State Tax Advisory
Appears official that longstanding law of no sales tax upon initial sale of home service contracts is affirmed. The Washington State Department of Revenue published an Excise Tax Advisory (ETA) on January 12, 2016, ETA 3198.2016 regarding the sales taxation of home service contracts. This ETA has been in discussion for years with the home
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Revealing Hidden Danger: Preventing Dryer Fires
Clean your dryer vent for both safety & better clothes and never leave dryer running when not home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments in 2006-2010. Clothes dryers accounted for 92% of the fires; washing machines
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Changing Clocks is a Cue to Prevent Fires in the Home
National Home Service Contract Providers offer advice to homeowners on maintenance tips to prevent fires. Lenexa, KS — Whether you are springing forward or falling back, it’s a good time for homeowners to replace the batteries in their smoke detectors. The members of the nonprofit, National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA) would also like to remind homeowners
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HomeServiceContract.org Should Be First Stop for New Homeowners
National Home Service Contract Association offers helpful tools allow consumers to select the most reputable providers of home service contracts. (Lenexa, KS) Contracts are only as dependable as the providers behind them. The members of the non-profit trade association, National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA,) are the leaders and professionals in the home service contract industry
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NHSCA Sits Down with Kevin O’Connor of This Old House
National TV Personality Provides Great Tips to Maintain a Happy and Healthy Home KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Kevin O’Connor, host of This Old House on PBS recently sat down with the Kansas City chapter of the National Home Service Contract Association to discuss tips for homeowners. Nominated for an “Outstanding Service Show Host” Emmy Award in his debut
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