Blog Posts

  • Couple loses case on homestead exemption (Source news-press.com)

    By John Gardner | September 20, 2017

    According to news-press.com,  The Lee County Value Adjustment Board has ruled against Charles and Barbara Parsons, upholding the Lee County Property Appraiser’s decision to remove the homestead exemption at the upscale riverfront home the couple had been renting out. Read […]

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  • Jet Ski’s and Your Homeowner’s Coverage

    By John Gardner | September 1, 2017

    When you head to the waterways in search of fun on a jet ski, you may discover you have an insurance problem. You may find that you have limited coverage for a jet ski under your homeowner’s policy. Face it, […]

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  • Power Struggle: The Cost of Electrical Surge

    By John Gardner | August 27, 2017

    Your family is forced to stay home due to the big storm hovering over the house. The comforting sounds and bright screen of your 52” LCD  television eclipses the noise from outside. Then it happens: Just as you’re about to […]

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  • Are You Socially Connected?

    By John Gardner | July 24, 2017

    Chances are you are a Facebook user, we are too. But we know there are other social media websites. We are excited to now be connected on Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube and of course we are still on Facebook. […]

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  • Check your Hurricane IQ with our Pop Quiz

    By John Gardner | May 10, 2017

    Check your hurricane IQ with our pop quiz True or False?: • Tape windows or cover them with solar film to prevent damage during a tropical storm or hurricane. • Only protect or board up windows and doors facing the […]

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  • What is a 4 Point Inspection?

    By John Gardner | April 17, 2017

    A “Four Point Inspection” focuses only on four main areas of interest in a home: • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) • Electrical wiring and panels • Plumbing connections and fixtures • Roof The inspection and report describes the […]

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  • Water Damage Claims: What You Should Know

    By John Gardner | March 20, 2017

    Did you know that over 50 percent of claims involve water damage? Some examples include pipe, supply line, and appliance failures, as well as roof or window leaks. It is very important that any damage caused by water is addressed […]

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    Will my credit rating change my insurance rates?

    By John Gardner | February 2, 2017

    I was recently asked this question by one of our Lee County Insurance clients, and thought I would share the answer here for our readers. There are a lot of things that go into homeowners and auto insurance rates, one […]

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