The Florida Panhandle suffered widespread devastation when Hurricane Michael made landfall Oct. 10, 2018. The Category 4 storm carried peak winds of 155 mph and produced a storm surge of more than 20 feet. In addition to flooding and wind damage that occurred in...
Year: 2019
Insurance costs to rise because of climate change
One of the impacts of climate change could be that insurance will be too expensive for many people in Florida and throughout the country to afford. Climate change was cited as the reason why insurance companies lost $24 billion after wildfires burned portions of...
3 problems with windows to watch out for
Windows can have some problems that are necessary to avoid if you want your home to retain its value and to be safe to live in. There are several common issues that arise with windows, including warping, bowing and fogging up. Each of these conditions shows that there...
Federal aid helps Floridians recover from Hurricane Michael
The damages caused by Hurricane Michael continue to haunt people in Florida and cause significant damage to their pocketbooks. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, over $957 million in federal assistance has been provided to Florida as a result of the...
Couple turns to news channel to get insurance money
A couple in Florida claimed that their insurance company did not pay them enough to fix damage caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017. While they did eventually get the insurance company to increase its payout to $17,647, the couple says that the check still has not...
There shouldn’t a rush to replace the roof
A Florida roof that's over 15 years old could lead to an increase in homeowners' insurance. Furthermore, a homeowner could be denied a policy completely if a roof was installed 19 or more years ago. However, most roofing materials are designed to last for at least 30...
4 types of storm damage can mangle your home
To be able to recognize storm damage, you need to know the kinds to look for. By knowing the types of possible damage, you'll be better able to identify if they've affected your home or other structure. The primary types of storm damage include hail, wind, impact and...
Florida homeowners may face higher premiums
Many Florida homeowners have suffered greatly as a result of hurricane damage in recent years. Now, they may face higher insurance rates as insurance companies cite unprecedented levels of growing losses after Hurricane Irma. In addition, industry experts said that...
State budget could include hurricane damage projects
Florida's next state budget may include a number of proposals to address damages caused by Hurricane Michael. Legislators have proposed repairs to the Mexico Beach Pier and Florida State University among over 100 projects that aim to repair damage caused by the...
Homeowners insurance may not cover water damage
Most Florida homeowners would carry homeowners insurance even if it was not mandated by the terms of the mortgage loan on the property. After all, the family home is typically the single most valuable asset owned, and repairs for any damage to the home or liability...