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Unfortunately if you’ve run a web search for the phrases “four-point inspection” or “wind mitigation inspection,” you’ve no doubt received a lot of advertising but very little in the way of facts. It’s time to clear up what these inspections do and don’t do, and why they are not a substitute for a full home […]

If your first answer to the news that a hurricane is on its way is, “Throw a hurricane party! Whoo!” then you need much more help than this article can give you. For the rest of you, read on to find out what you need to do in order to make it through the storm. […]

There are lots of ways to trim the cost of homeowners insurance without trimming your coverage. Check out these tips and tricks! Investopedia says that bundling insurance policies such as homeowners, auto, and life can bring you a more attractive rate for all your coverage. Having all your insurance handled though the same company also […]

The joy of collecting and exhibiting your possessions has been the foundation of many successful and rewarding hobbies. However, there is a point where it becomes a problem, when collecting becomes hoarding and spins out of control. As the American Anxiety and Depression Association outlines, the key difference between harmless collecting and dangerous hoarding is […]

In the words of the Extreme Weather Survival Guide, when it comes to weather events, abnormal is now the new normal. For natural disasters the likes of tornadoes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes and droughts, the trend seems to point to two things: greater intensity and frequency. According to Thomas Kostigen, author of Extreme Weather Survival Guide, […]

Homes are important. Whether cozy or colossal, for many, owning a home is the pinnacle of a dream. Not all homes, however, are created equal. Some houses are designed so much stronger than others, and thus, are more resilient. The Resilient Design Institute defines resilience as “the capacity to bounce back after a disturbance or […]

Owning and buying a home in Florida is changing for the better as we get into the new year. With the overall lack of severe tropical storms in the last few years—the Sun Sentinel reports that the state has gotten lucky with nine consecutive storm seasons rolling in and out with little more than some […]

If you live along the coast, anywhere from Maine to Texas, you’ve probably dealt with at least one hurricane before. The resulting damage can be anywhere from nonexistent to devastating; the sudden changes of pressure, the buffeting rain and the biting wind can do a number on any standing structure, and it’s no surprise that […]

Your “to-do” list just keeps growing this time of year. Problem is, some things – like protecting yourself – are easy to overlook. But the two quickest ways to ruin your family’s holiday cheer are burglary and accidental damage, often to the tune of hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars during the holiday season. Protect […]

There’s no denying that flood insurance can be a heavy financial burden for those living here in Florida. However, does this mean that you should go ahead and cancel your plan in the hopes of saving a few bucks here and there? To find the right answer to this tricky question, let’s take a look […]