Know Your Stuff!

Have you performed a home inventory? Keeping a list of your personal property with videos and pictures is recommended to all homeowners when buying insurance. It makes the claims process go more quickly. Did you make the list? I’ve checked our office of insurance agents and about 10% of them have an inventory of what…

HOME Act

New Legislation has been proposed in the House of Representatives that would potentially allow a credit to homeowners that live in a qualified homeowners association. Community Association Institute is lobbying strongly for this bill and it is currently in the Ways and Means Committee. A qualified homeowners association must have mandatory membership, principal residences, and…

Counterfeit Money? How would you know?

The Ocean City Police Department has warned businesses of counterfeit currency. The $50 and $100 bill have been passed as counterfeit. Businesses are urged at all times to closely examine currency. It appears the counterfeit pens that may businesses have relied on previously are giving some false results. The Federal Reserve Board offers these tips…

Summer Planning – Insect Repellant!

As you plan for summer picnics, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities, be prepared for encountering bugs. Here are some tips on how to recognize, treat and avoid common bug bites and stings. Identifying Bites and Stings Knowing what certain bugs’ bites and stings look like can help you treat them more effectively. Bees and…

The Town of Ocean City requesting a Letter of Map Revision from FEMA

Trying to remap a community after FEMA has already remapped it and the city has approved it is a tough endeavor. The Mayor and City Council has agreed to expend $65,000 on a consultant to complete a Letter of Map Revision to bring portions of the town in to a lower risk zone. Several buildings…