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What Kind of Insurance Do I Need for My Rental Property?


Are you in one of the following situations? Buying a new rental property? Or are you converting your primary residence to a rental property? In both cases, you need to reassess your insurance policy. The regular homeowner’s insurance doesn’t work for rental properties, warns FloridaPropertyRealty.com. For rental units, you need to get the landlord’s insurance. […]

Assignment of Benefits Property Insurance Abuse in Florida Leading to Higher Rates


Assignment of Benefits (AOB) property insurance abuse in Florida is a prevalent issue leading to higher rates for homeowners all across the Sunshine State. AOB allows contractors to represent the insured to obtain payment from insurance agencies for services rendered. Even though AOB has been around for more than 100 years, loopholes have resulted in […]

Flipped House Hazard: How Much of a Problem is Polybutylene Plumbing?


House flipping was popular before the last recession, and this year is approaching pre-recession highs. However, while that “completely remodeled” house might look terrific and hit all of your I-Wanna spots, there can be hidden hazards that a simple inspection might not cover or detect. We’ve talked previously about buyers needing to beware of certain […]

Making the Right Call When It Comes to Canceling Your Flood Insurance


There’s no denying that flood insurance can be a heavy financial burden for those living here in Florida. However, does this mean that you should go ahead and cancel your plan in the hopes of saving a few bucks here and there? To find the right answer to this tricky question, let’s take a look […]

Understanding What the Citizen’s Insurance Rate Decrease Means for You


Sometimes it feels like there’s not a whole lot of nice things to say about your property insurance policy, especially when you see the bill sitting in your mailbox. If this describes your outlook regarding Citizens Property Insurance, you might be humming a more upbeat tune soon. Taking effect in 2015 is a new rate […]