We are smack dap in the middle of hurricane season and if you live in an area where hurricanes are likely, preparing your home and family for the big one is important. Hurricanes can cause a tremendous amount of damage in a very short period of time. The costliest hurricane ever recorded, Hurricane Katrina in […]
Household pests can take many forms. Everything from termites to mice, raccoons, birds, bats and rats just to name a few. While most of them are small, they can cause serious damage to your house, damage that will probably not be covered by your homeowners insurance. Insurance companies consider the majority of pest infestations and […]
Thanksgiving is just a few days and while it is a great time to gather your family, enjoy a delicious meal and contemplate everything you are thankful for, the quickest way to ruin the holiday is having to make a homeowners claim. A full house and a hot oven can lead to slips, trips, and […]
Winter is getting closer every day but just because the temperatures are dropping and the snow will be flying doesn’t mean you have to close up your backyard. A fire pit can make a cold evening an enjoyable adventure and according to landscaping experts, fire pits are gaining in popularity and are a hot choice […]
Disasters can happen just about anywhere but the truth is that some areas are more prone to catastrophic weather. Floods, hurricanes tornadoes and fires have favorite locales that they pound over and over, putting those cities and states into a special category when it comes to experiencing disasters. If you happen to live in one […]
If you are shopping for a new homeowners policy or recently renewed your policy, you may want to examine the policy in detail as some insurers are sneaking in a new line item that may have a big effect on your pocketbook if you ever need to make a claim due to wind damage. Insurers […]
While solar panels are not yet a mainstream source of power there are getting much closer. More and more people are putting panels on their roof to power their homes and even sell power back to the local utility. According to GTM Research, a new solar system was installed every four minutes in 2013, and […]
According to the recently released results of the J.D. Power 2014 Property Claims Satisfaction Study the best way to keep homeowners happy during the claims process is to keep them apprised from start to finish. Satisfaction among homeowners who filed a claim on their homeowners policy between April 2012 and January 2014 averaged 840 on […]
Is your home sitting in the middle of a flood zone, on a fault line or in the middle of tornado alley? If so you may be looking at a hefty home insurance bill because your home will be considered high-risk. High-risk homes come in all shapes and sizes and the risk factors vary depending […]
Over the past decade or so, homeowners across the United States have seen a steady increase in their home insurance premium rates. The rates have risen by 36 percent across the nation from 2003 to 2010 and states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama have witnessed some of the sharpest spikes […]