Hurricanes pose considerable danger to Florida homeowners. Whether you are purchasing a new home, choosing insurance providers, or considering mortgage options, it would help to understand what your homeowner’s insurance covers regarding storm damage. Damage under...
Year: 2023
Why do insurers have difficulty covering old roofing?
With the Atlantic hurricane season fast approaching, many Florida homeowners are concerned that their properties will once more be at the mercy of tropical storms. Since 1851, about 120 hurricanes have battered Florida – the most recorded hurricanes in any U.S. state....
Understanding fire damage coverage in homeowner’s insurance
A fire can cause devastating damage to a home, leaving homeowners with extensive repair costs and emotional distress. It is essential to understand whether your homeowner's insurance policy covers fire damage and to what extent. In this article, we will discuss how...
The consequences of ignoring building code updates
Living in Florida means warm weather and access to beautiful beaches all year round. However, The Sunshine State is also prone to hurricanes, wildfires, and thunderstorms. Property owners must keep their homes or buildings up to code or face serious consequences. The...
5 construction defects to check when buying a home
Construction defects can make your home less pleasant to live in, and repairing these issues may cost you a lot of money. For these reasons, it helps to check for the following construction defects when purchasing a new home. Faulty roof gutters Gutters channel...
10 homeowners’ insurance mistakes you should avoid
Homeowners' insurance exists to protect your investment. However, it can seem complicated, especially if you are a new property owner. Even if you diligently pay for your insurance coverage, you might find yourself in a tight spot if you unknowingly make mistakes,...
6 factors that can affect your home insurance premium
Even though you live in similarly sized houses and the same neighborhood, you and your neighbors likely pay different home insurance premiums. This difference is because many variables can affect the cost of insurance. Here are some factors you probably didn’t know...
Why are sticking doors such a problem?
When keeping an eye out for potential problems with a house's foundation, you may not think to look at something as simple as the doors. However, a door "sticking" when you attempt to open or close it could indicate a much bigger problem than a door not fitting its...
Did hurricane season leave you with mold?
Hurricane season can bring extensive water damage to homes in the storm’s path. One of the things that every homeowner should recognize after storm damage is the risk of mold exposure without proper remediation work. If your insurance company tries to cut corners on...
How do you determine the damage a storm did to your home?
When a storm hits, it is impossible to guess every way in which it might batter and ruin a property. This is why it is important to do a thorough check of a home as soon as it is safe. Checking the home allows a homeowner to determine what damage may have occurred as...