Extremely detailed, high resolution image of a Hurricane approaching coastal Texas. This image was shot from Space and furnished by Nasa. Writing that monthly check for homeowners insurance can be painful, especially in Texas where the cost of insurance is high. While painful, homeowners insurance is a requirement for most of us. If you have […]
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Pros and Cons of Georgia Homeowners Insurance
Saint Simons Island, Georgia is a beautiful family friendly area amongst the barrier islands. Paying for homeowners insurance is never fun but for most of us it is a necessity. If you have a mortgage on your property your lender will require that you carry a homeowners policy in order to protect their investment. However, […]
Pros and Cons of South Carolina Home Insurance
North Myrtle Beach, SC – A giant crab hangs over the entrance to Tommys, a family style seafood restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina If you just sent in your final mortgage payment you may be considering dumping your homeowners insurance as well. While it may seem like a great idea to shed this monthly […]
Pros and Cons of Florida Home Insurance
A family in Florida enjoying the beautiful weather and backyard pool experience. If you own your home free and clear or are just about at the end of your mortgage, you may be looking forward to the day you can call your homeowners insurance company and cancel your policy forever. While this may seem like […]
Recent AOB Issue Has Plagued Florida Homeowners
A recent study by the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) confirms what many homeowners in the Sunshine State already know, that the assignment of benefits (AOB) issue that has plagued Florida the last few years has cost consumers billions of dollars in inflated claims cost and unnecessary litigation. “In Florida, abuse of AOBs has fueled an […]
California Homeowners See Big Rate Increases
California homeowners in Nevada County where the Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise are having a hard time finding affordable homeowners insurance. In many cases, homeowners are having trouble finding any insurance company that will cover their home after their current insurance company declined to renew their policy. Homeowners have been told that none […]
Citizens Property Insurance Corp Raises Rates
Citizens Property Insurance will be upping homeowner rates by an average of 8.2 percent for next year’s rates. This increase will affect home and condo owners as well as renters. The increase has been approved by the Board of Governors, which oversees rate increases for the state run insurer of last resort. The ongoing issue […]
These Expenses Hit Retirees Hard
Retirement budgeting can be a challenge and according to a recent survey unexpected expenses can really throw a wrench into the works. The survey, done by the Society of Actuaries, found that roughly have of retirees in their mid 70’s could not cover an unplanned expense of $10,000. Baby boomers are also having a difficult […]
Why is California experiencing more frequent and more destructive wildfires?
California has been experiencing more frequent, and much more destructive wildfires in recent years. In fact, of the 20 worst wildfires to ever hit the state, four of them happened last year, resulting in $12.6 billion in insurance claims. This year has not been much better with the Mendocino Complex Fire, which was the largest […]
Do I Need a Home Warranty If I Have Homeowners Insurance?
Buying a home is a big deal, it often represents the biggest purchase a person makes in their life. When you have that kind of money on the line you want to make sure you protect your investment. When it comes to your home, there are a couple of ways to protect it. Homeowners insurance […]