In Spring 2022, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially revised its flood risk evaluations, triggering a rise in flood insurance costs across the country. FEMA’s new flood insurance premiums will be based on their Risk Rating 2.0 and will take five...
The Greater Houston area is seeing a historic surge in buyers (72.4% more than last year alone). Even though the data shows us that new listings ARE coming on the market, more home buyers than normal means inventory (active homes for sale) is staying low, and multiple...
When faced with the decision of either buying or renting a home, it’s important to look at the pros and cons of each side. While renting may seem like a good idea for the cheaper up-front costs and low commitment, those looking to establish roots, grow a family,...
Forecasting and budgeting for your home repairs can be a confusing, stressful, and costly task, especially when something breaks down in the most inopportune moment. This is why many homeowners turn to home warranties. But what is a home warranty? What does it do? How...
FollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollow Choosing the right electricity plan can be quite daunting. With so many options available, it’s hard to know if the plan you chose is truly the best play for you and your family. To help ease the process, The Loken Group sat...
FollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollow Fire safety is always one of the top concerns on every home owner’s priority list. How should I best prepare my family for a fire? What are some of the best ways to prevent a fire from getting out of control? What are some of...
