Flood Insurance Program Extended The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which had lapsed for a month, was extended to September 30th by the Senate. Thousands of home sales in flood prone areas were held up because lenders will typically not fund mortgage loans for homes that are in a flood plain that do not have […]
Flood Insurance Getting Harder to Find
Flood Insurance Getting Harder to Find From the Gulf oil spill and the floods in Arkansas and Oklahoma to the procession of hurricanes forecast for this year, the stage is set for major property damage in 2010. Yet people looking to bolster their homeowners-insurance protection are likely to find that premiums are pricier, and extra […]
Prepare Your Homeowners Insurance for Storm Season
Prepare Your Homeowners Insurance for Storm Season The 2010 hurricane season is just a few weeks away (starting June 1). Now is the perfect time to review your homeowner insurance coverage and what you can do to make sure your home is protected. Homeowners frequently ask if they can reduce their homeowners coverage because the […]
Flood Insurance: You Might Be Surprised
Flood Insurance: You Might Be Surprised You might be surprised to find out that your homeowners insurance doesn’t cover floods. Questions or comments? Use the “Comment” link below. Your email address, although needed to post a comment or question, will never be published on our site!
Is Your Home Ready for Spring?
Is Your Home Ready for Spring? Spring is here and with the warmer temperatures comes melting snow and heavy rains. And while it’s true that April showers bring May flowers, they also can also wreak havoc on a home through backed up sewers and drains, as well as sump pump overflows. Many homeowners don’t realize […]