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Selina Zamora Selected as Best Insurance Agent in Valencia County

Selina Zamora was voted as "Best of Valencia County" Insurance Agent for 2019 by the readers of the local newspaper, the Valencia County News Bulletin. She prides herself on proactive and attentive customer service.

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How to Protect Your Classic Car

The collector car market evolves with each generation. While the Silent Generation started collecting cars, it was Baby Boomers who really got it rolling. They fell in love with the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Mustang,...

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Panagopoulos Agency ranked in the top 13 Car Insurance Agencies in the Albuquerque / Central New Mexico

https://www.expertise.com/nm/albuquerque/car-insuranceExcited to be ranked in the top 13 Car Insurance Agencies in the Albuquerque / Central Mexico insurance market. They looked at 308 agencies and looked at these five...

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Why You Might Want to Live Like a Minimalist

Decluttering is having a moment these days. Organizing guru Marie Kondo has her own show on Netflix, people everywhere are going through their things and asking, “Does this bring me joy?” and many are even exploring the...

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Nicki Panagopoulos on the Radio

Listen to Nicki Panagopoulos as she goes over insurance and taking a closer look at your health insurance. Radio Show 10/29/19 with Nicki Panagopoulos

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Safeco New online photo capture tool!

While damage to a vehicle can’t always be prevented, customers can now easily report damage to driveable vehicles with a new time-saving online tool. The new Guided Photo Capture tool guides customers in taking the...

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What Car Drivers Need to Know about Motorcycles

Fall is here, and there are still plenty of motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not...

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October 6 to 12 is Fire Prevention Week - Learn Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Family

The National Fire Safety Association has developed Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12, 2019. As the weather cools down and electric heaters come out for warmth, and more cooking occurs in the kitchen, it's a...

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How to Avoid Money Stress in your Family this Fall

As summer wanes and families start spending more time indoors, family stress often increases. Prudential Financial has an excellent article on how to address differences in money spending and saving habits. It is worth...

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How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely in a Group

Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to...

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Pavlos Insurance Agency and Pavlos Panagopoulos Win "Member of the Month" from Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce

On August 1, the Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce awarded Pavlos Panagopoulos of Cetera Advisor Networks and the Panagopoulos Insurance Agency the “Member of the Month Award” for August 2019. The award was commemorated...

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Five Tips to (Finally) Get your Garage Organized

There’s perhaps no organizing task more daunting than the garage-it’s often the dumping ground for the stuff that has no other place in the house, or the things you don’t use but just can’t bring yourself to toss. How...

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How the Millennial Generation is Changing the Insurance Industry

As any insurance agent will tell you, the Millennial generation does things its own way. The insurance companies are responding by offering products targeted to the Millennial way of life. Forbes has an interesting...

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How to Make Your Family Vacation a Great One

Summer is here, which means it’s time to think about family vacations! (If you haven’t been thinking about them all year, that is.) The family part of family vacations, however, can make things a little complicated. You...

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Helping You Read -- and Trust -- New Health Studies

Seems like everyday we hear about a new health study on the radio or television. But many times those new studies are confusing and consumers don't know what or if to believe them, Metlife Insurance has a article that...

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Boating Season is Here – Are You Up to Speed on Safety?

With spring in full bloom and summer just on the horizon, prime boating season is upon us. And you might notice more people on the water than ever, because sales of recreational boats have been growing at a steady clip...

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Progressive Insurance Offers Nifty, Fact-Filled Website

Progressive Insurance is one of the county's most popular insurance companies and a lot of that popularity can be attributed to the actress who plays Flo, the dark-haired spokeswoman. The character of Flo is very...

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Selina Zamora and Nicki Panagopoulos on the Radio

On Tuesday, May 7, Selina Zamora and Nicki Panagopoulos of our Agency visited the Bob Clark Morning Drive (770AM or 94.5 FM) Show and talked about "Lemonade" and other insurtech / industry disrupters. Please listen to...

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Three Ways to Lower Your Carbon Footprint

April 22 marked the 49th annual Earth Day, when more than 1 billion people in nearly 200 countries were expected to take part in what the Earth Day Network calls “the largest civic-focused day of action in the world.”...

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Don't Be A Statistic Part 2 - How to Avoid Getting Your Car Stolen

The City of Albuquerque has acknowledged that there is a problem with auto theft in the state -- not just in Albuquerque. They have published a handy To Do and Don't Do list of ways to outsmart would-be car thieves. It...

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Don't Be a Statistic - How to Prevent Your Car from Being Stolen

The car theft rate in Albuquerque has gone down slightly in 2019, but we still are the car theft capitol of the United States. The Albuquerque Journal had an interesting article. Here US News also had an article on...

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Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and cleaning and organization around the house are very popular this time of year. If you’re ready to tackle the monumental spring cleaning chore, read on for some helpful...

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Driving a Mercedes? Costs More to Insure than a Honda.

Check out this article from Forbes that explains which are the least and most expensive cars to insure. It's pretty interesting. Least and Most Expensive Cars to Insure

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Preparing for Severe Weather - Tips to Help You Survive Until Help Arrives

Every evening it seems, the nightly news is filled with heart-wrenching stories of families devastated by floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters. While New Mexicans don't often see floods or tornadoes, it pays to...

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Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Warm Weather

It was a rough and cold winter in New Mexico, and while winter may not be over, many of us are looking forward to spring. Here is a great article from Safeco Insurance about tips for getting your home ready for spring. ...

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Home Security Technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars

Back in the early days of home security “systems,” around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire “door shakers”-night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were...

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Looking at a new piece of jewelry? Make sure to look at your insurance, too

Whether it’s a gift from someone special or a gift to yourself, a new piece of jewelry can bring some sparkle to your life. However, many people who find themselves victimized by burglars—or a fire or some other...

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Keeping Your Car Running in Cold Weather

Temperatures in Central New Mexico are starting to creep up after the epic New Year's Eve snow storm, but it's still cold outside. Especially at night. Cold weather can affect your car's performance in a negative way....

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Is your home as efficient as it could be? An energy audit can tell you

Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. All are common issues in homes across the country, and they’re not just annoying-they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. The U.S....

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