Frank Laisch's Blog

Well, The Hurricane season is in full swing! Texas just got hit and there is another one headed into the gulf.if you are in the coastal regions, don't let the Homeowners insurance hold up your closings. get your buyer to pre-pay their policy before they closing. Every year we see deals fall apart...

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Here's a tip: 20% is the new 15%But it's not just my imagination that 20% isn't considered all that generous anymore. It's become standard.It's easier to figure out 20% of a bill on the fly than it is 15%. You simply round up, move the decimal point one place and double the result.If your pre-tax...

Tighter lending standards at playThe national picture looks like this: Fewer homes are selling and rents are on the rise. It's a big change from just a few years ago, when home prices were appreciating like mad and everyone wanted to benefit. "During the housing boom, the 'rent vs. buy' decision ...

On January 29, the people will have the power to cut their taxes in a historic way." "It is clear that without property insurance and property tax reform, Florida has been becoming unaffordable. By lowering property insurance rates and cutting property taxes, we will create a better bottom line f...

One unfortunate statistic of summer is that an estimated 260 children under five years of age drown each year in residential swimming pools and spas, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Another estimated 3,000 children under age five are treated in hospital emergency rooms f...

Want to save money? Here are nine suggestions to help you save on your auto insurance policies.1. Comparison shop.Use consumer information provided by your state's insurance department. These guides tell you what coverages you need and show you sample rates, usually from the biggest companies. Vi...

An HO-3 policy is often called a "broad-risk form," because it covers everything except the exclusions outlined in the policy. It's what the majority of homeowners have.   The standard HO-3 policy contains a number of exclusions, including: Freezing of pipes in an unoccupied, vacant or under-cons...

Insurance companies consider pest infestations to be a home-maintenance issue. That means your standard homeowners policy usually doesn't cover pest-related damage.Most policies include an exclusion for damage caused by birds, vermin, rodents, insects or animals owned or kept by the policyholder....

The races are heating up, and several teams are still vying for one of those coveted eight Playoff spots. It's about time for baseball fans to start thinking about who they're rooting for in the quest for October. If you're a big fan like me, you probably also have a few teams you're rooting agai...