If you are starting a renovation or in the middle of a home improvement project you have probably been shocked by construction costs. Lumber, iron, steel as well as labor costs have been rising over the last year, pushing up the cost of home repairs as well as renovations. According to Verisk’s (ISO) most recent […]
A recent ValuePenguin survey found that homeowners living in hurricane prone areas are less prepared for the hurricane season then they claim. A whopping 84 percent of survey respondents claimed that they were prepared for the season, but 34 percent admitted that they haven’t even started getting supplies or prepping for the season at all. […]
If you are shopping for a new home, you should always check flood zone maps and ratings before putting in an offer to have a full understanding of the risks that your new home may face. A home located in a flood zone can be more expensive to insure as well as more likely to […]
It’s never fun to find standing sewage in your basement due to a burst pipe or blocked sewer pipe. This type of damage is not only disgusting, it can also be expensive. The cost to clean and repair your home can quickly add up and in most cases, this type of damage is not covered […]
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the regulatory body that oversees the insurance industry. The NAIC helps standardize insurance agencies as well as their practices and policies in the United States. The NAIC is not a government organization, insurance is regulated at the state level via the NAIC. The NAIC was formed in […]
Recently, a federal judge blocked the state of Florida from enforcing a portion of their new property insurance law that was supposed to prohibit roofing contractors from advertising to potential customers. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker put a preliminary injunction in place after a request from Brandon-based Gale Force Roofing & Restoration LLC. They […]
While the pandemic seems to be receding a bit in the U.S., it has left behind some massive damage, and in many cases, it has put a severe pinch on household budgets. Unemployment hit 14.8% at the peak which is the highest unemployment rate since Congressional Research Service began collecting data. If your budget has […]
This year President Biden is working to make flood insurance more affordable for low-income Americans. The recently released budget outlines a new program that would make $358 million available to support the effort next year. This money would be used to make flood insurance affordable for low-income families all over America. The program would help […]
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2021 hurricane season is expected to be above average, they are predicting 13 to 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five storms that will end up being major hurricanes. Here are just a few of the common mistakes that homeowners make […]
While mortgage rates in the U.S. have been under 3 percent for a few months, there is a good chance they will be headed up later in the year. As unemployment rates have dropped and more Americans are being vaccinated the economy is expected to recover, which will likely lead to higher mortgage rates. If […]