California has seen a number of earthquakes recently and while none of them have done significant damage, many experts predict the “big one” may be on its way. We thought it might be a good idea to do a general review on earthquake insurance and why it is a great coverage to carry if you […]
Even if you live outside of a high-risk flood zone you should consider flood coverage. According to government statistics, over 20 percent of flood claims come from properties outside of high-risk flood zones. Spring is here which brings flood danger to many parts of the country. If you live in an area where flooding is […]
If your homeowners insurance premium has been on an upward trajectory for the last few years, you are not alone. A recent study discovered that homeowners insurance rates have gone up in every state over the last decade and in the midwest the rate increases have been pretty dramatic. The reason for these rate increases […]
If you are considering making a move this year, you are not alone. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 40 million Americans move every year, which is about 14 percent of the population. Every year, North American Van Lines issues a report detailing what states are gaining residents and which ones are […]
North Myrtle Beach, SC – A giant crab hangs over the entrance to Tommys, a family style seafood restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina If you just sent in your final mortgage payment you may be considering dumping your homeowners insurance as well. While it may seem like a great idea to shed this monthly […]
The non-stop rains and massive flooding that was caused by Hurricane Florence is expected to take a major financial toll on homeowners that live in North Carolina and surrounding states due to the lack of flood insurance. Only a small percentage of homeowners in the area were carrying flood insurance that would help offset the […]
The latest estimates put the property damage totals from Hurricane Florence at $17 to $22 billion and unfortunately the pain is not going to stop there for many homeowners. The aftermath involves cleaning up, filing insurance claims and rebuilding or repairing their home and lives. Adding to the bad news is the fact that the […]
Hurricane Florence did a massive amount of damage to the Carolina’s and homeowners are just starting to dig through the aftermath. While insurance should help homeowners rebuild, a couple of state tax rules could help homeowners save a bit of money and get back on their feet quicker. Here are a couple of tips offered […]
The 2017 hurricane season was one of the busiest and most destructive ones on record. There were 17 named storms that hit the coasts and caused roughly $282.16 billion in damage. If you were affected by one of these storms and not carrying the proper insurance coverages you could end up on the hook for […]
In 1886, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Charleston, South Carolina causing massive damage to roads, buildings and homes. The earthquake killed 60 people and left the local water supply damaged, the shaking could be felt all up and down the eastern seaboard. Experts at the U.S. Geological Survey believe a similar event will occur soon. […]