Changes to the National Flood Insurance program are just around the corner and the steep increases in premiums many coastal residents will be seeing are having a negative impact on real estate prices. According to a recent article in the Tampa Tribune, owners of an older home in Treasure Island that has a flood elevation […]
The real estate scene in Mobile (Alabama) is displaying a curious trend and quite unlike what is right now prevalent in most other regions of the United States. The housing market here has failed to make an appreciable recovery following the recession and the average home price in the state has actually decreased by three […]
Forbes Magazine has listed Atlanta, Georgia in their list of the top 50 best cities to live in the United States. The city is the financial headquarters of corporate giants like Coca-Cola, AT&T Mobility, Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, UPS, and Turner Broadcasting and also houses numerous financial services, telecommunications, and technology companies that create […]
While the first part of hurricane season has been relatively quiet this year you never know when a big one will hit and it pays to be prepared. Last years Superstorm Sandy didn’t hit until late October but when it did it packed quite a punch. Sandy flooded over 150,000 homes and killed 140 people. […]
Prospective homeowners scouting for houses in Raleigh (North Carolina) have a tough choice to make. Most of the high-end neighborhoods of the city offer numerous amenities that are almost impossible to overlook—proximity to reputable school districts, near entertainment and recreation spots, and with easy access to the commercial quarters of the city. On the other […]
According to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index compiled for various cities across the United States, the composite value for South Carolina is about 93.3 percent of the national average. This means that it is cheaper to live in this state than it is in most other states of the country. This is also true […]
Summertime is the perfect season to do some work on your house. Whether you are considering a major renovation, or a small remodel, one of the first questions you should ask is, will this add value to my home? Home remodels carry a number of benefits, they give a house a fresh look, make it […]
Homeowners in Mobile (Alabama) have a new ally in their fight against burgeoning home insurance premium rates that are partly affected by the perceived fire risk of their properties. The city of Mobile and the local fire departments have ramped up efforts to bring down the fire risks in the city so that homeowners can […]
Homeowners insurance can be complicated, and its possible to spend months looking for the perfect policy, but the truth is that the best homeowners policy is the one that provides the coverage you need at a price you can afford. There are many factors to consider when looking for homeowners insurance and understanding what to […]
According to a research study carried by some hydrologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Atlanta Urban Zone is one of the most flood-prone regions in the entire state of Georgia. There are several low-lying areas in the city and its suburbs and these have witnessed considerable flooding in the recent past. Lots […]