There are times when it pays to be a bit older. One of those times is when you are shopping for homeowners insurance. Getting older can help lower your premiums so if you recently hit 50 or retired, it might be time to shop your home insurance around. Here are just a few discounts that […]
Homeowners in Miami have been hit by the high insurance rates and deductibles charged by Citizens in multiple ways. Apart from having to separate yourself from a lot of money, the high rates also depressed the real estate market in Miami-Dade County in the past. However, this is likely to change as the current hurricane […]
While most people know that their homeowners insurance will pay for damage due to fire or vandalism, many are unaware of everything it actually covers, and one big thing it doesn’t cover. Flooding is one aspect of homeowners insurance that can be particularly confusing. Many people think that if their home floods, a quick call […]
Many parts of the Sunshine State are prone to hurricanes and as such most homeowners insurance includes cover for hurricanes. However, this does not compensate the homeowner for damages caused by the flood waters that often accompany hurricanes. Homeowners in Florida and other parts of the country need to ensure that they have adequate flood […]
Its almost time for trick or treaters to start ringing doorbells and asking for candy. While you probably have the candy bowl stocked and the decorations up there is one more thing that you want to be aware of before greeting those first ghosts and goblins. Halloween is a time for fun but there can […]
The sinkhole that damaged a resort near Clermont, Florida, recently, has once again turned the spotlight on the dangers caused by sinkholes in Florida. While sinkholes are common in many parts of the country, Florida homeowners in general and Miami home owners in particular experience a lot of damage from them because of the limestone […]
If you are thinking about making a minor claim against your homeowners insurance, you may want to reconsider, especially if you live in Minnesota. According to a recent report by InsuranceQuotes.com, a claim on your homeowners insurance can raise your premium by up to 21 percent depending on what state you call home. The site […]
According to a study published by the World Bank, Miami is one of the ten cities in the world that face the greatest risk of extensive flooding as sea levels rise due to climatic changes. As per the numbers quoted in the study, Miami is also likely to suffer the most in terms of economic […]
Florida state regulators recently approved a statewide average increase of 6.3 percent for homeowners who purchase homeowners insurance through the state-backed insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Citizens Property was created in 2002. Its mission is to provide windstorm and general property insurance for homeowners who were unable to find coverage in the private market. […]
The recent floods in Colorado have brought the subject of flood insurance back into the headlines. Floods can be devastating to both your home and financial situation and they can happen quickly. According to federal flood information, a flash flood can produce a wall of water that is 10 to 20 feet high and just […]