Tag Archives: flood

How to Sell a Home in a Flood-Prone Area

08 Feb
How to sell your home in a flood prone area

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 […]

How to Assess Private Flood Insurance

20 Oct
Flood Insurance

While the majority of homeowners still purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, private flood insurance options are becoming more common in the marketplace. A standard homeowners policy doesn’t offer protection for flood damage so it is important that a homeowner that lives in […]

10 Events Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Always Cover

28 Sep
What Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover

Homeowners insurance is a necessity and in most cases its required by the bank or mortgage company that holds your note. While your homeowners coverage protects your home from a number of perils, as well as offering liability coverage if someone is injured at your home, it doesn’t protect you in every situation. In fact, […]

Complete Guide to Hurricane Insurance

27 Jun
Hurricane Protection and Coverage Guide

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 […]

It’s Time to Protect Your Investment With the Proper Home Insurance Policy

15 Jun
Getting the proper home insurance coverage.

In most cases, a home is a person’s biggest asset. It can take years to save up the down payment, find the perfect home, get approved for a loan and finally move into your dream house. Now that you are finally moved in, it’s time to protect your investment with the proper home insurance policy. […]

5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home in a Hurricane Zone

28 Oct
Hurricane Patricia Makes Landfall in Mexico

While Hurricane Patricia didn’t amount to much in the end, it started out as the strongest hurricane on record, making it a stark reminder that living at the beach can be dangerous. It is important for anyone contemplating a move to the beach to think about all of the factors that can impact your safety […]