You’ve done everything a responsible homeowner would do. You verified whether you reside in a high-risk flood zone and purchased flood insurance (knowing fully well homeowner’s insurance won’t cover floods). You tried to protect your family and your home as best as possible. That said, once summer came in our beautiful sunshine state, along came […]
Month: June 2017
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates
Remember how a few months ago I explained on this blog the joys that come from the Federal Reserve? They pretty much regulate the country’s economy and set interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, student loans, insurance policies… Well, ladies and gentlemen, on June 15, 2017, the Fed decided to regale us with raised interest […]
Record Rainfalls End Statewide Drought and Cause Additional Concerns
As recent as April of this year, our state was undergoing a severe drought that threatened our water supply. The lack of precipitation caused concern across Florida, as fires spread across counties. We were in a Twilight Zone of sorts, considering that we’re used to heavy rain almost on a daily basis during the summer. […]
Florida Summers: A Storm’s Paradise
Look up at the sky for a moment. If it’s summer and you’re in Florida, there’s a high probability of seeing dark clouds announcing one of those nifty lighting storms we get almost daily during the hottest time of the year. Depending on where in Tampa Bay you reside, this might mean perfect reading weather, […]
Proposed Legislation Might Affect Flood Insurance
How many of you pay attention to proposed legislation as it occurs in Washington? I know. It’s hard to stay updated, in addition to everything else we have going on: kids, work, running errands, and the occasional social outing to remind you that you’re a human being and that having friends is a good thing. […]