If you notice that your windows are bowing, then there is an immediate need to find out the cause. Whether it's a natural disaster like high winds or a torrential downpour, bowing can be a sign that your windows have been damaged. Warped windows are not going to...
Month: July 2019
It may be difficult to get tax relief after a storm
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the tax treatment of property damage caused by floods and other natural disasters. Florida residents may only be able to claim a deduction for damage that occurs during a federally recognized disaster. Hurricanes and other tropical...
Just one more year to file Hurricane Irma insurance claims
Florida residents who own homes that sustained damage during Hurricane Irma are getting close to the time when they will need to file an insurance claim if they want help funding recovery costs. They have three years from the time a hurricane makes landfall to notify...
How homeowners can protect themselves financially
Florida residents may not be ready for the financial losses a natural disaster such as a hurricane could cause. In 2018, they caused $160 billion in damage throughout the country. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there have been...
State funds to aid Keys’ hurricane recovery
The Florida Keys will receive a new influx of funds to help the islands recover from Hurricane Irma. According to Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Keys will receive $21 million to help deal with hurricane damage and an additional $35 million investment in affordable housing....