Fall Home Checklist: Protecting Your Property Before Winter Hits
Posted: October 16, 2025
When fall is in the air, it is the perfect reminder that winter is just around the corner. Preparing your home now for colder weather can help you avoid costly damage and keep your property safe. Taking proactive steps in the fall can protect your investment and give you peace of mind, knowing you are ready for whatever winter brings. This practical fall home checklist...
National Fire Safety Week: Is Your Household Prepared for Evacuation?
Posted: October 2, 2025
National Fire Safety Week serves as a reminder each October to re-evaluate our preparedness for house fires. While many families install smoke detectors, check fire extinguishers, and take other precautions, evacuation readiness may be overlooked. Every second counts in a home fire, and having a clear, practiced evacuation plan in place can mean the difference between safety and tragedy. Take the following steps to help...
The Difference Between Homeowners Insurance and a Home Warranty
Posted: November 2, 2017
Owning a home means a lot of responsibility – when something goes wrong, you are on the hook for repairs. If you have a new home, you may also have a home warranty – but what a warranty covers and what homeowners insurance covers are two very different things. Home Warranty Coverage According to the Federal Trade Commission’s […] The post The Difference Between Homeowners Insurance and a...
Three Home Improvements that Could Lower Your Insurance Premium
Posted: November 2, 2017
A Florida home can be the most significant purchase you will ever make. The insurance you carry on your home can have a major impact on how you withstand a weather catastrophe or burst pipe. Is your home adequately protected? For comprehensive homeowners insurance that provides superior coverage for your belongings and your home, premiums can be substantial. This is especially true in the state […] The post Three Home Improvements that Could Lower Your...
Florida Lightning Safety Week
Posted: June 26, 2014
June 23-30 is Florida Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Here is some great information from the National Weather Service about lightning and safety. Lightning: What You Need to Know NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!! If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter: a substantial building with electricity or plumbing or an...