If you are in the market for a new home and have been preapproved for a big, fat mortgage you may want to step back and calculate what you can actually afford to cover on a monthly basis. There can often be a disconnect between what a homebuyer is approved for by their mortgage lender […]
Renovating your home can be a challenge but it also provides a number of benefits. In addition to updating your living space and improving your property’s features and resale value, a renovation can also lower your homeowners insurance premium if you add certain features or use specific materials. While one of your first calls in […]
The latest estimates put the property damage totals from Hurricane Florence at $17 to $22 billion and unfortunately the pain is not going to stop there for many homeowners. The aftermath involves cleaning up, filing insurance claims and rebuilding or repairing their home and lives. Adding to the bad news is the fact that the […]
A recent study by Clearsurance took a look at how happy homeowners are with their insurer and found that the residents of West Virginia were happiest when it came to their homeowners insurance while the people of Florida were the least happy. The scores were based on user reviews and ratings of their overall experience […]
The housing market is on fire these days and in many cities and towns you may find yourself in a bidding war for the house you want. Listings are at some of the lowest rates ever seen and growing demand has led to both quickly rising home prices as well as multiple offers coming in […]
A new report from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) says that the Assignment of Benefits (AOB) abuse that has been going on in Florida for several years is only getting worse. According to the most recent OIR data concerning homeowner claims that involved roof and water damage, the frequency of water claims per […]
It’s possible that the recent tax cut bill passed by Congress could end up lowering your insurance rates as well. Two separate consumer groups are calling for a premium cut for consumers and businesses across the nation. They are asking for an average 5% premium decrease because the new tax bill has slashed the corporate […]
Homeownership comes with a variety of advantages. You are investing in a property and gaining equity instead of forking over rent to a landlord every month, you have a house you can call your own as well as a pretty nice tax deduction every year. However, it’s not all upside when it comes to homeownership […]
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 […]