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03 When a severe storm hits, homeowners may experience excess water in their basements or the lower levels of their home. A sump pump is an important tool that can help protect your property by controlling water and keeping your home dry. Sump pumps are typically found in the lowest part of a house, such […]

Americans certainly have a love affair with the water. When building luxury homes, there’s no place better to situate the mansion than on appealing shore front property. However, there is a small problem with this practice: climate change is raising the oceans’ levels every year. Inch by inch coastline is disappearing into the expanding salt […]

Your dream is finally coming true.  The swimming pool you’ve wanted for so long is going into your backyard soon.  Before it’s built, you need to plan out your insurance coverage to protect your investment.  The first thought in most people’s mind is liability coverage for accidents.  We all know accidents are possible when you have a pool, […]

It’s that time of year again – time to enroll in health coverage for 2017.  Open enrollment begins on October 1 for plans without financial assistance and on November 1 for plans with financial assistance. So what’s the difference in shopping in October versus November?  The plans available starting on October 1 through Florida Blue […]

Usually, when a fire starts in the kitchen, you automatically assume it’s due to a cooking hazard. A skillet goes unattended for too long or the toaster malfunctions and a flame ignites. Although there are many instances where cooking or cooking appliances are the main causes of kitchen fires, there are certain circumstances where fires […]

One of the greatest American dreams is owning a home. That is probably why so many families have invested their hard-earned money into buying a home. It simply makes sense that they want to protect their investment by getting homeowners insurance, especially since all mortgage companies require it. Homeowners insurance helps cover the costs if […]

The teenage years bring on a whole new set of worries for parents. In addition to growing bodies (and appetites) and a more active social life, teenagers also begin testing the waters with one of the most daunting tasks we perform- driving a car. As with many other discussions that you have with your teenagers, […]

Hurricane preparation protects your family and valuables, but you may have heard information that’s a bit nonfactual. For instance, using tape to form an “X” over the window will not keep it from breaking, nor will it keep you safe. You should opt for permanent storm shutters or plywood boards. This isn’t the only misconception […]