Blog Category - Property

Jul

Get the Facts on American Family Insurance Home Insurance Claims

Your home is more than a building. It is where your family lives, sleeps, and keeps important belongings. When a storm, fire, water leak, or another event damages your home, you may depend on your insurance company to help pay for repairs. American Family Insurance offers homeown...

Jul

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Beulah Property Owners Face Aftermath of Aspen Acres Fire

The Aspen Acres Fire has caused heartbreaking damage across southern Colorado. Homes, businesses, barns, garages, and other buildings have been lost. Some parts of Beulah now look very different from how they looked before the fire. The fire began on June 29, 2026, and spread thr...

Jul

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Chaos in Illinois After Powerful Tornado in 2026

On June 17, 2026, a powerful storm system moved across Illinois, bringing severe thunderstorms, strong winds, large hail, and several tornadoes. The dangerous weather left a path of destruction across multiple communities and prompted tornado warnings throughout the state. In som...

Jul

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Do You Have to Replace Your Roof After 15 Years in Florida? (What the Law Actually Says)

If you own property in Orlando or anywhere in Florida, you may have heard something like this: “If your roof is old, you need to replace it. ” But that is not always true. There is a lot of confusion about roof age and insurance. Many property owners are being told the...

Jul

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The Dos and Don'ts of Home Improvement Financing for Homeowners

Fixing your home can feel exciting. Maybe you need a new roof, a new AC system, or better windows. These upgrades can make your home safer and more comfortable. But home projects can cost a lot of money. That's why many contractors offer financing. They may say things like:...

Jul

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Exploring the Hidden Causes of High Colorado Home Insurance Rates

(And What You Can Do If Your Claim Is Denied) Imagine this. One week, a Colorado homeowner gets hit by a hailstorm. The roof looks fine from the street, but small cracks are everywhere. A month later, wildfire smoke fills the air and the home smells like a campfire. Then, a bear ...

Jul

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Understanding Builder’s Risk Insurance for Construction Projects in Illinois and Missouri

When you're building a new home, store, or big project, a lot can go wrong. Bad weather, fires, or even theft can happen before the building is done. That’s where Builder’s Risk Insurance comes in. It’s also called “course of construction insurance. &...

Jul

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Florida Homeowners Still Struggling Despite Insurance Changes

Florida Homeowners Still Struggling Despite Insurance Changes In 2023, the Florida Legislature promised to “fix” the Sunshine State's troubled homeowners insurance market. Governor Ron DeSantis and other leaders said there were too many “frivolous lawsuits...

Jul

Two-story blue house with severe roof damage, missing shingles, and exposed wooden beams after a storm.

What Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover for Roof Damage

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. It keeps you safe from rain, snow, wind, and heat. But when it gets damaged, the big question is: Will my insurance pay for it? The answer isn't always simple. Insurance coverage usually applies when roof damage hap...

Jul

Two-story home severely damaged by a storm, with a large tree fallen on the roof and debris scattered around.

Judge's Ruling Could Mean Big Changes for Citizens Insurance

If you live in Florida and have Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, this update could be important for you. A judge just made a big decision: Citizen Property might be doing something unconstitutional when it comes to handling claims disputes with their policyholders (that&r...

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