Ask Amy: How to prevent property deed issues and protect home ownership in Houston
There are a lot of communities in Houston where families live for generations. Often times there are issues with property deeds and home ownership. In this week’s Ask Amy, Amy Davis has what you can do now to prevent a big problem a lot of Houstonians face.
How thieves can use a video you posted to social media to scam you
You may think you would never fall for a scam. But with artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology, thieves are always learning new ways to trick you. So we need to be learning new ways to fight back! They can even use your own social media posts to trick you.
Ask Amy: Landlord won’t give security deposit back - what can I do?
We get a lot of questions about landlord tenant law and what landlords can and cannot legally do. A renter asked Amy Davis about her security deposit back. She says she left her duplex in good condition, and she gave 30 days' notice, but her landlord is not giving it back. What can she do? Yolanda Burnett's question about the deposit is a little different.
Ask Amy: Unclaimed money letter could be legit
We all get a lot of junk mail. So, if you get a letter that says you have unclaimed money you may not trust it. One viewer sent Amy Davis a letter she thought was fake, but Amy had the feeling right away that it might be real. You should know about this in case you get a similar letter in the mail.
Ask Amy: Frozen, busted pipe? Big mistake people make when filing insurance claim
If you have frozen, busted pipes and damage in your home you will be dealing with your insurance company. Amy Davis says how you handle that claim right from the very start matters.Attorney Eric Dick joined Amy for an episode of Ask Amy to go talk about storm damage and your insurance claims.
Ask Amy: Can an insurance company offer you a rate, then change the price after you’ve paid?
Maybe you have resolved to save money in the new year. One way you could do that is by shopping for new home insurance. But Amy Davis signed up with a new insurance company, then realized that low rate you are offered can change with no notice.