Hurricane Harvey has done a massive amount of damage, in fact it is too early to even get a sense of the total costs of this hurricane. Adding insult to injury is the fact that Hurricane Irma is now bearing down on the Florida Keys and parts of mainland Florida. If your home is located […]
When it comes to home ownership, the cost of your mortage is just one of many expenses you will need to factor into your monthly bills. While closing costs and the 20 percent down payment your mortgage lender will require are big upfront expenses, often it’s the smaller, ongoing bills that make a house truly […]
Federal flood insurance is expected to get dramatically more expensive for thousands of homeowners who live in the Houston area as Congress overhauls the federal flood program that is currently billions of dollars in debt. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is $24.6 billion in debt and is struggling to stay solvent. In Harrison and […]
Selling a home can always be a challenge, but selling a home in a flood prone neighborhood can be extremely difficult. If your home is located in a designated flood zone you may find buyers are less willing to make an offer or will offer well under your asking price. Below is a list of […]
Spring and summer are the busiest seasons when it comes to buying a new home and moving. While most people are not going to decide where to move based on the cost of homeowners insurance, it doesn’t hurt to know if you are moving to a high cost state. A study released in February 2016 […]
There are many ways to lower your homeowners insurance premium but one of the best ways is to raise your deductible. Unfortunately, according to a study by insurancequotes.com, the benefit of raising your deductible can vary dramatically, depending on what state you call home. The difference in savings can be astounding, with North Carolina residents […]
Your home is not only the place where you live, raise a family and make memories, in most cases it’s also your biggest and most valuable investment. Properly protecting this investment is a necessity and homeowners insurance can help make sure your home is rebuilt in the event of a disaster. While homeowners insurance offers […]
Springtime is moving time for many of us. Whether you are heading to Overland Park, Kansas, which is Livability’s number one city for families, or Cambridge, Massachusetts, Forbes top destination for Millennials, you will need to decide between renting and buying. When its time to move, one of the biggest decisions you will be faced […]
Hailstorms in Northern Texas this year have done major damage to homes and vehicles, highlighting the need for every homeowner to carry comprehensive homeowners insurance. According to the Insurance Council of Texas, hail damage in the second half of April has resulted in at least 60,000 auto insurance claims. Data shows that estimated losses from […]
Looking for ways to lower your homeowners insurance premium? Don’t move to Florida. Despite the fact that Florida has not seen a major hurricane is over 10 years, residents of the sunshine state still pay the highest homeowner premiums in the country according to a recent report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The […]