How To Prepare For Hurricane Season
- Jul
- 12
Hurricane season has officially arrived in Florida! As hurricane season starts at the beginning of June to the end of November, many Floridians stack up on extra water, food, batteries, generators, and more. But, don’t let these things be the only things you do to prepare. Along with the housing damage that hurricanes and tropical […]
read moreFun in Florida: Tips for Enjoying Your Memorial Day in The Sunshine State
- May
- 13
Memorial Day weekend is coming up fast, and that means it’s time for some fun in the sun! Whether you’re new to the area, a longtime resident planning a staycation, or simply visiting the Sunshine State to soak up some rays, Florida is a hot destination (literally!) for people to enjoy their holiday weekend. It’s […]
read moreHurricane 101 for Winter Haven Residents
- Aug
- 28
Everyone in Florida is breathing a sigh of relief after narrowly missing a hit by Hurricane Laura, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods for the rest of the season! Hurricane preparation is a popular topic here, but for folks in Polk County, it can look very different than that of our neighbors […]
read moreWork at Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
- Aug
- 14
In the current job market, working from home, or “teleworking” as it’s best-known, has become the new normal. Thanks to COVID-19, most business owners and operators have been forced to offer telework to as many employees as possible to mitigate health risks. There are added perks at least! It’s less overhead operating costs for the […]
read moreHome Improvement on a Dime: 3 Tips to Update Your Home Without Blowing Your Budget
- Aug
- 03
At a time when budgets can be dicey for many people, home upgrades have taken a backseat. With us all being stuck at home more than usual though due to quarantine, we understand that it’s hard looking at those yellow walls you hate but have never done anything about, or wishing you could modernize your 1960s […]
read more4th of July in 2020: Safety Tips for At-Home Celebrations
- Jul
- 02
We’ve almost made it to Independence Day, and we’re sure your celebrations will include plenty of good food, time with family and (maybe) a few close friends, and probably some at-home fireworks. With COVID-19 continuing to plague cities across the US, many 4th of July celebrations have been canceled, leaving people to plan their own […]
read moreInsuring Your Mobile Home in Florida: What You Need to Know
- Jun
- 18
Homeowners insurance can be a tricky topic even for the most experienced buyer, but once you learn the basics about what is covered with traditional homes and how the policies work, you can start to gain some traction in understanding your coverage, making claims, etc. However, for those who are purchasing a mobile home and wish to have […]
read moreShould You Make the Jump? How Backyard Additions Impact Your Coverage
- May
- 22
With COVID-19 affecting the summer plans of many families, kids are staring down a summer vacation being stuck at home. Parents and children alike are probably looking at their old, worn-out swing-set and patchy grass and wondering how that will POSSIBLY be enough to stay entertained for weeks on end. Hence why we’ve been hearing […]
read moreThere’s No Place Like Home for The Holidays: Make Sure It’s Protected!
- Dec
- 19
From college students who are packing up dorm rooms and driving their overloaded cars home to mom and dad, to adult children with families of their own making the trek back to their childhood houses for holidays with grandparents and extended family, there really is no place like home when Christmas rolls around. While family […]
read moreInsuring the Big Guy: How Much Would It REALLY Cost to Cover Santa?
- Dec
- 05
Insurance companies have plenty of information for you around the holidays. Tips about protecting your home and vehicle during a time of year when theft is high, insuring those expensive new toys (or that shiny new engagement ring) and making sure you’re ready for that long holiday road trip and the risks that come with […]
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