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5 Steps to Prevent Mold After a Flood
Hurricane season is the time to be vigilant. Even passing storms can cause significant flooding, and even an inch of water in the home can cause extensive and expensive water damage. How to Prevent …
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8 Creative Ways to Manage Flood Risk
Those who live in communities where flooding is considered a high-risk factor have a one-in-four chance of flooding over the course of a 30-year mortgage. It isn’t just the high-risk areas that need …
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What Florida Homeowners Should Know about Private Flood Insurance
Florida homeowners historically had few options when it came to flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is expensive, restrictive, and often a last resort option. With nearly 3.5 …
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Flood Insurance Is for Everyone
These are six reasons why everyone needs flood insurance. Everyone Needs Flood Insurance Most homeowners don’t have flood insurance. Part of that problem is misconception: many homeowners don’t …
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Know Your Local Flood Disclosure Laws
If you’re selling or buying a house in a flood zone, it’s important to disclose and understand your property’s history with flood events. Do you know your home’s flood history? Unless you built the …
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The New Flood Season
Flood season is here. Are you ready for it? Flood Season: Bigger. Longer. Stronger. Flood season is off to a strong start this year. Late March brought massive flooding to the upper Midwest when warm …
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Hey, Florida: Check Your Flood Risk with This New Tool
You should probably get a flood risk analysis, even if you don’t think your home’s in a high-risk flood zone. Full disclosure: we initially planned to time this post to correspond with the …
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Does My Policy Cover Mold?
Does your home insurance policy help with mold clean up? It depends on what caused the mold – and your policy. Mold happens. That’s a fact of life, as anyone who hasn’t finished a bowl of grapes in …
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5 Things to Do after a Flood
A flood can be an overwhelming experience. This guide can help you navigate next steps safely. Your Home Is Flooded. Now What? Experiencing a flood is devastating for homeowners. Not only is the …
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6 Tips to Minimize Your Risk of Flood and Water Damage
Chances of experiencing a flood in Florida are high, so take steps to protect yourself and your home. How to Prepare for a Flood Thanks to its coastline that won’t quit, Florida is the nation’s …
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How the Flood Claims Process Works
Flood damage is stressful enough. Learn the steps of filing a flood claim to take some uncertainty off your plate. How to File a Flood Insurance Claim Getting your life back in order after a flood can …
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Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Yes, homeowners insurance does cover some types of water damage, but a standard policy does not cover flood damage. While June 1 is the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic, the year’s …
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How Are Floodplains Determined for Homeowners?
Floodplains are not fixed, static regions. As climate changes, floodplains are, too. Here’s what you need to know. What Every Homeowner Should Know about Floodplains After Hurricane Harvey, …
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