South Tampa Realtor
Congress passed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 earlier this month. All that remained was for President Obama to sign the bill into law and he did just that on March 24th. What does all this mean for buyers and sellers of waterfront property in Tampa Bay? The legislation bill will prohibit the […]
Flood Zones Tampa Florida residents be aware. Your flood insurance premiums are about to rise dramatically on Oct. 1, in some areas as high as $12,000 a year. The change is a consequence of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 going into effect this fall. The act is designed to replenish $20 billion the […]
Updates to Insurance Policy Requirements and Top Ways To Save Money on Homeowners Insurance in Florida. Changes are being made all the time to the insurance requirements necessary for Florida residents. Here’s what you need to know to qualify for insurance and save money. At one point in time, a four-point inspection was required only […]
By now everyone has seen the news on the Sinkhole that swallowed a home and took someone’s life just outside of Tampa in a city called Seffner. In fact, my phone starting ringing today with buyers asking me if the areas they are looking in have sinkhole activity, which is a valid concern, but not something to […]
BE PROACTIVE ABOUT HURRICANE PROTECTION. TOP REASONS WHY YOU MAY WANT STORM SMART SCREENS INSTEAD OF HURRICANE SHUTTERS. By Leslie Griffin-Tampa, Fl Who needs hurricane protection? For existing homes, Citizens Insurance is notifying its policyholders that any home with an insured value over $750,000 will NOT be renewed unless they get opening protection. Think of the […]
Did you know that insurance companies offer wind-mitigation credits worth hundreds and even thousands of dollars in savings on homeowners insurance policies? Whether you already own your home or buying a new home, you may qualify. Here’s some tips on how you can save money on homeowners insurance in Tampa Bay. […]
Tampa Homeowners Struggle With Choosing The Right Insurance Policies: Tips You Need To Know Before You Decide! A recent study suggests that consumers may be buying homeowners insurance policies based on false assumptions about coverage, and that they have no practical way of accurately comparing rates and policies. Insurance agents will tell you that one […]
Property Insurance Fix! Ask Governor to Sign HB 1171 USE TAKE ACTION BUTTON AT BOTTOM TO CONTACT GOVERNOR ATTENTION FLORIDA TAXPAYERS! The Florida Taxpayers Union Needs for you to say Yes! to insurance competition and NO! to state insurance bailouts… NO MORE BAILOUTS! HB 1171 has passed the Legislature. This bill will take positive steps towards […]
I found a great article in the tbt* newspaper that raises the issue of high cost homeowner’s insurance here in Florida. When I speak with clients who purchased a home just a year or two ago, I tell them to check their insurance rates and coverage. A lot of homeowners were stuck having to be insured by Citizens Insurance, […]
