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It’s time to get ready again for hurricane season. Even if we haven’t had a direct hit in more than 10 years, there is always the potential that a hurricane or tropical storm could wreak havoc with South Florida. A lot of people have moved into the area in the past 11 years who have […]

A lot of people would love to have a second home. A favorite vacation spot seems like a natural place to invest your time and money. You’re not alone in wanting to buy a home in your favorite holiday spot, 1.13 million vacation homes were sold in 2014, and made up 21 percent of total […]

When water damages your home, you typically don’t care where the water came from – you just want it fixed. Water damage whether it’s from a flood or other source left without remediation can lead to structural damage, mold, and rot. First, let’s define what conditions comprise a flood. The definition of a flood is […]

If the legislature in Tallahassee was a football player, they would be Jim Marshall – the defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings who in 1964 ran 66 yards the wrong way into his own end zone. The legislative session has adjourned with a complete failure to pass any solution to the out-of-control Assignment of Benefits […]

Starting a new business is not easy on the bank account, and your first few years will be critical. According to Statistic Brain an average of 25 percent of startups will fail in their first year, and depending on the industry failure rates by year four can be anywhere from 37 percent to 56 percent. […]

There are words that strike dread into the heart of a real estate agent and one of them is polybutylene.  Once touted as the longer lasting and cheaper alternative to copper pipes, this material was installed in millions of homes throughout the later decades of the 20th century. The problem was that these pipes shortly […]

A well-maintained roof, in good condition, is one feature of a home that can really reel a buyer in. After all, the roof is the most important part of your home, and replacing a roof is an expensive proposition. But even if the roof is new and looks great, that’s not a guarantee that it’s […]

Welcome to South Florida! We have amazing weather, beautiful beaches, and you’re going to love it here! You may have just moved, or are thinking about it, but one of the first things on your agenda, even before you start looking for a home, is to find an insurance agent in the area. In Florida, […]

There are some concerns about buying an older home that should always be at the top of any homebuyers list, not only because of possible hazards but because they can actually stop you in your tracks when it comes to obtaining homeowners insurance. You might be looking at that original woodwork, the charming cupola, or […]

Worker’s compensation is a tricky subject for any location and any industry, but in Florida it can be particularly difficult. Statutes particular to this great state add a level of complexity when accounting for everything from your industry to the number of employees on your payroll. Defining “employee” can even be difficult for a new […]