The pandemic has given homeowners plenty of time to take on home renovations. Homeowners with increased savings and plenty of time on their hands has led to a dramatic increase in home projects this year. According to a recent Bank of America survey roughly 70% of Americans decided to start on a home improvement project […]
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RSS feed for this sectionFlorida Senate to Consider Changes to Property Insurance System
The Florida Senate is considering a plan that would make dramatic changes to the property insurance system in the state. It would allow insurance companies to limit the amount paid out for roof damage while also putting new restrictions on lawyer fees during insurance disputes. The Senate Rules Committee approved the plan (SB 76), preparing […]
Florida Homeowners Will Be Paying More for Flood Insurance
There is a good chance that Florida homeowners will be paying more for flood insurance in the near future according to a new analysis done by First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research group that is focused on how climate change impacts on property value. Their analysis found that most Florida residents face a higher flood […]
Texas Property Damage Claims Could See Largest in History
Austin, Texas – Feb 16, 2021: Blizzard in Austin, Texas creates difficult conditions for drivers because of the thick snow on the road. There is a good chance that property damage claims from the shocking winter storm that hit Texas last month will be the largest number of claims generated by any single event in […]
Top 5 Factors That Send Home Insurance Rates Higher
There are numerous factors that insurers consider when setting your homeowners premium. Everything from your credit score to how old your home is will impact your rates and these factors can either push your rates up or down. We thought it might be a good idea to have a look at a few items that […]
Legislation to Help Lower Florida Homeowners Insurance cost
There are currently three bills that are working their way through the Florida Legislature which are designed to deal with the cost of homeowner roofing claims, attorney’s fees as well as problems with insurance carriers being notified regarding lawsuits. The goal of this legislation is to help lower Florida homeowners insurance cost which has become […]
Does homeowners insurance cover broken pipes?
Snow covering above Austin, Texas after winter snow storm Uri Texas was hit by some major winter storms recently which caused a variety of problems, including frozen pipes, roof issues and even flooding. If you have suffered any of these issues you may be wondering if your homeowners insurance is going to cover the damage. […]
Is homeowners insurance tax-deductible?
As we move into tax season many of us are looking for tax deductions to lower our tax burden. While your home can lead to some major deductions, you may be wondering if it is possible to deduct your homeowners insurance premium. In most cases, the answer to this question is no but there can […]
Boomers are Selling at Record Rates and Moving to Florida
Baby Boomers, which is the generation born between 1946 and 1964 retired in record rates during 2020. According to statistics, roughly 2 million boomers have retired every year since 2011. However, in 2020, a whopping 3.2 million boomers turned in their two-week notice. Luckily, Baby Boomers have seen a huge surge in home values as […]
California Announces New Incentives for Fireproofing Homes
Support and charity design after wildfires in southern California with Be Safe California words, map of California state, fire and heart shape. California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara recently announced that there would be new incentives put in place for owners of older homes who upgrade their properties to make them more fireproof. The “home hardening” […]