Homeowners Insurance

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National Flood Insurance Extended Through 2011
1 October, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, Housing Market, General
GOOD NEWS!!The National Association of REALTORS® is pleased to report that Congress has unanimously approved a one-year extension, until Sept. 30, 2011, for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)... read more
5 Things to Know about Homeowner's Insurance
8 September, 2010| Home Buying, Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage & Fina...
5 things you must know about homeowners insuranceHeavy rains caused mudslides in La Canada Flintridge, Calif., in early February.< style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; width: 4... read more
Hurricanes: Protect Your Roof
31 August, 2010| Home Safety, Homeowners Insurance, Education
Is that time of the year and we need to be prepared for the hurricanes season. Here are some great tips on how to keep your roof in top conditions.http://www.houselogic.com/articles/hurricanes-protect... read more
National Flood Insurance Program in Debt and in Tr...
27 August, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, General
The National Flood Insurance Program was designed to be self-sustaining, but it’s $19 billion in the hole. The Congressional Budget Office says the program will add $900 million a year to the debt.The... read more
Money-Saving Insurance Tip
17 August, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, Education
1. Understand cash value coverage. Actual cash value coverage reimburses you for the value of your home based on its current condition. If your home was built 10 years ago, you’d receive only the... read more
What Happens to Your Reserve Account When Taxes or...
10 August, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowners Insurance
What Happens to Your Reserve Account When Taxes or Insurance Increase?Beware! Anytime your insurance premiums or real estate taxes increase – which could be once a year – your lender can ask you to pu... read more
IS THE COST OF HURRICANE INSURANCE WORTH IT?
9 August, 2010| Homeowners Insurance
NAR is currently requesting that Senate pass the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act.  This bill has been extended 8 times without the Senate making a decision.  Give me a call if y... read more
F E M A Sets Declared Flood Guidelines Including B...
6 July, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, General
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has clarified that in the event of a declared flooding disaster, National Flood Insurance Program coverage will apply even if oil from the British Petroleum dee... read more
Homeowners Insurance
4 July, 2010| Homeowners Insurance
Did you know that State Farm offers very competitive CarLloans, Mortgages, Home refinances and more? We are the #1 homeowners insurance company in the world. Call our office today and we wil... read more
Flood Insurance
1 July, 2010| Home Buying, Homeowners Insurance, Housing Market
National Flood Insurance Program Extended Once Again; Still No Long-Term Fix in PlaceThe U.S. Senate has passed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 5569) an extension of t... read more
Flood Insurance Program Back in Business Until Sep...
1 July, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, Neighborhoods & Communities,...
The U.S. Senate last night approved a temporary reauthorization of the federal flood insurance program until Sept. 30. The reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is retroacti... read more
Financial Compromise Bill Close to Passage
25 June, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage & Finance, General
The U.S. House and Senate reached agreement early Friday morning on the largest financial overhaul since the Great Depression.The bill will particularly affect home buyers seeking mortgages, requiring... read more
Texas Windstorm Insurance Won't Pay Evacuation Exp...
24 June, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, Neighborhoods & Communities,...
The governing board of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association this week voted unanimously against paying for evacuation expenses when policyholders flee hurricanes. The nine voting members of the b... read more
Don't Wait to Apply for Flood Insurance Until Cong...
21 June, 2010| Home Buying, Homeowners Insurance, General
Expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program is leaving home buyers high and dry.Congress still hasn’t voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, which expired June 1. It provides mos... read more
Senate Did Not Pass the National Flood Insurance P...
18 June, 2010| Homeowners Insurance
Yesterday, the Senate today voted against legislation that included a provision to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Because of concerns that other, unrelated provisions in... read more