Is your home in a flood zone? You can easily find out by looking at a map of your state. If your house is located anywhere on that map, it’s in a flood zone. It’s true. Just look at the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey...
How valuable is your home? It’s probably the most expensive thing you own. It’s probably the most important thing too. Homes aren’t like other property. Their market value can be measured financially, but their true value is measured emotionally. It’s the emotional investment that makes...
Hurricane Irma was an unprecedented storm that affected literally everyone in Florida. Most of us were either expecting or experiencing a direct hit. All of us were given at least a glancing blow. Even though the mess remains and recovery efforts are ongoing, it’s not...
They say home is where the heart is or where you hang your hat. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it’s also where many of us work and run our businesses. People work very hard to make their home-based business a success, but for some...
Drones were a popular gift during the holidays. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that approximately 800,000 recreational drones were sold in the last quarter of 2015. However, despite being recreational, drones are not toys. In fact, drones are considered aircraft under federal law and must...
Many believe that expensive homeowners’ insurance is just the reality of living the American Dream. But, there are ways to lower your premium. This year, instead of (only) cringing and cursing about the cost of renewing your homeowners’ insurance, find out if any of these...
They say change is the only constant in life. Chances are you've already experienced some of life's bigger changes, like marriage, childbirth, a new job, house or car, becoming an ‘empty nester' or retirement. Chances are you didn't consider how these changes may have affected...
Homeowners insurance is designed to protect against losses to your home and its contents, as well as liability for accidents that may occur on the property. Since the United States homeownership rate is nearly 65%, homeowners' insurance is an important topic for many of us. To...
For most people, their biggest purchase is their home. Following the four must-dos for shopping for homeowners insurance can help you find the best value and the best protection for your home: Get advice from a professional agent who will take the time to guide...