Windstorm insurance is not a required coverage in Georgia, but if you live on the coast, it is certainly an insurance you should consider. In many coastal areas your mortgage lender will require that you carry a windstorm policy to make sure your home (and their investment) is full protected. Windstorm policies are designed to […]
Buying a house is a lot of work, and once you have found the perfect home you want to protect it with insurance. In addition to your homeowners policy, a title insurance policy will help protect your investment. Here is a quick overview about title insurance and why you need it to fully protect your […]
Unfortunately, many homeowners never read their policies and are unaware of what is covered and even more importantly, what is not covered. The storm season is well under way and has already delivered some severe damage to numerous locations. When a severe storm hits, most homeowners want to know if their homeowners insurance policy will […]
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and fireworks are often on the top of the list for this day of celebration. While fireworks can be a fun way to celebrate the holiday, they can also be a hazard. Fires and injuries can spring up and whether or not your homeowners insurance will […]
Summer time is here and for many of us that means vacation. If you are headed off on a summertime break, make sure that in addition to packing your bags, stopping the mail and booking your accommodations that you take a few steps to help protect your home. According to the FBI, crime rates increase […]
A recent AAA survey found that Floridians are becoming more concerned about this year’s hurricane season after four major storms have hit in the past three years, the worst of which was a category five storm last year. Recent storms, Florence, Michael, Harvey, Irma and Maria have caused $200 billion in damages according to Floodsmart.gov. […]
View of homes along the coast of Kure Beach, North Carolina, USA: Wilmington, NC. Hurricane season is here, and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner is reminding homeowners that now is a great time to put a flood insurance policy in place. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey pointed out in a recent interview that when Hurricane […]
Even if you live outside of a high-risk flood zone you should consider flood coverage. According to government statistics, over 20 percent of flood claims come from properties outside of high-risk flood zones. Spring is here which brings flood danger to many parts of the country. If you live in an area where flooding is […]
One of the most essential systems in your home is the heating system. It keeps you warm and toasty in the winter but by falling into a few home heating myths you can actually make your system less effective and push up your monthly heating bill. We worked with Logan AC & Heat Services in […]
The roof on your house provides shelter, moves water or snow off your house and protects you from the elements. It is an essential part of any house and should be properly maintained and replaced when it has reached the end of its useful lifespan. Replacing a roof can be confusing and expensive. What many […]