If you live in a development that has a Homeowners association (HOA), you already know they are designed to maintain the shared community parks, playgrounds and even swimming pools. However, a HOA comes with a fee that can be monthly, quarterly or even yearly. These HOA fees are used to cover repairs or upgrades to […]
Hurricane Ian caused massive damage when it came ashore in southern Florida. One of the most damaging features of Ian was the storm surge which left behind tons of mud, water, muck, and mold where water rushed into homes. Unfortunately, many Floridians are not carrying a separate flood insurance policy to help cover the cost […]
Owning a home is huge financial commitment. There is the cost of the mortgage as well as maintenance costs and the cost of insuring your home. When it comes to insurance, the price you pay for coverage can vary dramatically depending on the variety of factors. Insurers consider the location of your home, the cost […]
Homeowners insurance will typically provide coverage for water damage to your home that is caused by leaks in your pipes or other plumbing systems. However, there are certain service lines that are excluded from homeowners coverage and repairing these lines can be very expensive. Service lines can be water, sewer, cable and even power lines […]
Recently, Demotech, a rating agency which rates 40 Florida-based insurance companies, announced that it plans to downgrade 17 Florida-based property insurance companies from an “A” rating to ratings of either “S” for substantial or “M” for moderate, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. A rating decrease will raise costs for these insurers which will […]
If you purchased a home in the last few years, or have been a homeowner for decades, in the last few years you have probably seen your home value shoot up dramatically. According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, home prices across the nation have increased a whopping 30%. This has pushed […]
Imagine that a hurricane or other natural disaster destroys your home. One of the first questions you will have after recovering from the shock, is how much it will cost to rebuild your home and do you have enough insurance coverage to get the job done. If you are underinsured, you will be on the […]
Buying homeowners insurance for the first time (or even the 10th time) can be confusing. Unfortunately, it is very important that you get it right as homeowners insurance can be a financial lifesaver if your home is severely damaged or destroyed by a covered peril. If this is your first time buying homeowners insurance or you […]
As inflation continues to rage, it could impact the amount of insurance coverage you need to carry to make sure you can rebuild your home if it is damaged or destroyed by a covered peril. According to a report from CoreLogic, the cost of building new houses is skyrocketing due to higher material and lumber […]
As premiums continue to soar and homeowners move their insurance policies to Florida’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Property Insurance Corp, legislators are attempting to deal with Florida’s failing homeowners insurance market. However, the Florida Senate and House will have to figure out ow to bridge their differences and determine how far they are willing […]