Category Archives: Hurricanes
Our clients often ask us to explain the difference between the replacement cost and the market value of a home. The answer is often much different than people think. Market value can be defined in part as the … Continue reading
Tis the season…for hurricanes
It is that time of year once again. Storm season kicked off with a nice little tropical storm Cindy. The majority of it missed us but it sure got the attention of the insurance companies. I received dozens of emails … Continue reading
Storms
There is another storm headed towards Houston. If the weather guy’s predictions are correct it may be a doozy. Lately they haven’t been right half the time but I am getting ready anyway. Please do a few things to get prepared … Continue reading
Cutting Corners
I am on the road a lot. Between seeing clients and driving my kids around I get around the Houston area. Sometimes the things I see just baffle me. People that are trying to save time or they are running late do … Continue reading
Flood Insurance Reform
Questions about the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 1. What is the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012? Answer: The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW-12) is a law passed by Congress and signed by … Continue reading
National Hurricane Preparedness Week
From NOAA: In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Centeris forecasting an active or extremely active season this year. For the six-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook says there is a 70 percent likelihood … Continue reading
Hurricane outlook
an email from one of my insurance company reps stated: NOAA Hurricane Forecast: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its forecast for the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season. NOAA is forecasting 9-15 named storms, 4-8 hurricanes and 1-3 … Continue reading
House approves renewing Flood Insurance Program
The House of Representative has approved a bill to reauthorize the federal flood insurance program (NFIP) for another 5 years taking it into 2016. It will go before Obama in September for his signature. It changes a few things to … Continue reading
National Hurricane Awareness Week: May 22-28th
National Hurricane Awareness Week: May 22-28th Let me preface this by saying I am not all doom and gloom, but we do deal with and hear about accidents, injuries, fires, flooding, etc on a regular basis. So I feel that … Continue reading
