Burglars who break into your home this summer may be after jewelry and electronic equipment, but also beware of identity theft. As you prepare to leave on vacation, it is important to protect yourself against both a physical and a virtual break-in. Most burglaries occur in July and August and homeowners insurance claims due to [...]

This era of the “Great Recession” has been a challenging one. Dramatic economic conditions have affected both the U.S. real estate market and the residential construction industry. As a homeowner, you may be perplexed by the gap between the current market value for your home and the replacement cost listed on your homeowner’s insurance policy. [...]

The U.S. Senate last night approved a temporary reauthorization of the federal flood insurance program until Sept. 30. The reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is retroactive to June 1, the date the program was halted. The unanimous Senate vote sent the measure to President Barack Obama for his signature. The House had [...]