by Jay Silver | Nov 3, 2014 | Residential Blog Posts
Hernando County continues to experience a decline in sinkhole properties as reported by the local property appraiser’s office. This decline in sinkhole activity is also positively affecting home values. The county is continuing to be optimistic that this trend will...by Jay Silver | Sep 16, 2014 | Residential Blog Posts
When the Magbee-Jaje family found an affordable home in Spring Hill, they were overjoyed. The house had plenty of room for their five children and, after three years of searching, the family was ready to settle into their new neighborhood. Their joy was short lived,...by Jay Silver | Jun 4, 2014 | Residential Blog Posts
You drive by the house and you know immediately that you have found your dream home. You get ready to make an offer and then you hear the word, “sinkhole.” Are you dreams shattered? Should you walk away? Before answering these questions, here are some points to...by Jay Silver | Jan 14, 2014 | Residential Blog Posts
Recently, management at Citizens decided to try and settle lawsuits (and potential lawsuits) with over 2,000 customers. As part of the settlement plan, Citizens sent out a letter to these customers offering to pay for any needed sinkhole repairs. The repairs, most...by Jay Silver | Dec 31, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
In the past, I’ve written about the Florida Sinkhole Map, which allows you to get a glimpse of the parts of Florida most affected by sinkhole activity. Recently, Hillsborough County has decided to add a new dimension to the knowledge-base of sinkhole activity-related...by Jay Silver | Dec 13, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
About 2,100 customers who have or are planning to sue their insurance company over sinkhole claims will soon be getting offers to settle. The state-run company announced Wednesday it is mailing proposals to current and potentially future litigants this week that offer...