Spring is here, the days are getting longer, the weather is warming up and the trees are starting to bud. All of this makes it a great time for homeowners to knock out some spring cleaning and home maintenance. We thought it might be a good idea to look at some spring cleaning and maintenance […]
According to a new Market Watch article, homeowners who are struggling with the cost of higher homeowner insurance premiums are making the move to policies with higher deductibles to help lower their costs. While this strategy may work for some, it is not the best idea for everyone. Data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) showed […]
According to a recent Moneywise article, homeowners with insurance coverage in Florida are struggling to get claims paid. Chad Zalva, a single dad in Riverview, Florida, was cited as an example in the article as a homeowner who is carrying homeowners insurance but was recently surprised to learn that the damage to his home from […]
Homeowners insurance is a necessity if you own a home, particularly if you are currently carrying a mortgage. Mortgage lenders require homeowners insurance to protect their investment in your home by always carrying homeowners insurance. If your insurance is cancelled or you are non-renewed it can be a huge problem. As wildfires and major windstorms […]
Recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that over 20% of Citizens property insurance policyholders will see a premium decrease of roughly 5.6%. DeSantis also claimed that almost 73% of homeowners who have a policy with Citizens in Miami-Dade County will see a rate reduction of 6.3% on average. The state-run insurer, Citizens Property is finally shedding […]
Family relax on the couch. Happy beautiful young parents are smiling, hugging and playing with them kids at home together Governor DeSantis recently asked the legislature for over $600 million to help lower homeowners insurance in his 2025-26 budget request. The budget proposal asks for $590 million to go towards the My Safe Florida Home […]
The base rate for North Carolina homeowners insurance will be headed up by an average of 15% by the middle of 2026. The rate increases are part of a settlement that was reached with the insurance industry by the North Carolina Insurance Department. The state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey recently announced the rate increase agreement […]
While many state legislators, industry leaders and insurance regulators have been claiming that the insurance market in Florida has stabilized, it looks like premiums may be headed up again in the near future. According to an analysis by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the average statewide premium, being paid for an all-perils single-family home policy […]
Housing costs are currently sky-high, regardless of whether you are renting or in the market to buy a home. According to the latest data from the U.S Cenus, the median sales price for a single-family home was $437,300, which is up from $426,800 a month prior. On the rental front, the median price for rent […]
Homeowners insurance is a necessity to help protect your home, but there can be coverage gaps that you may not be aware of which can leave you unprotected. Flood and earthquake damage along with mold and other issues are excluded from most standard homeowners insurance policies. Here are some common exclusions that could leave you […]