Frank Laisch's Blog

You may not be thinking about criminals this Christmas season, but they're thinking about you. The Christmas season present big opportunities for car prowlers, purse snatchers and all other kinds of mischief   The most important thing while shopping is for people to pay attention to what's around...

9 Degrees in Florida? Yes, it is ICE at the Gaylord Palms Resort near Disney World In Kissimmee Florida.   ICE  is Florida's favorite frigid Christmas tradition, with over 20,000 square-feet of frosty 9-degree bliss played out in a winter wonderland of exciting hand-carved sculptures. And this ye...

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather with friends and loved ones to give thanks for life's blessings. The holiday lends itself to reflection on the things for which one is most grateful.  There are many ways that Thanksgiving sayings and expressions may be incorporated into a Thanksgivi...

More businesses are expressing interest in purchasing flood insurance coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in the wake of Superstorm Sandy’s heavy rain, record storm surge, and resulting widespread flood damage. According to NFIP, almost 40 percent of small businesses never r...

As the holidays approach, a lot of us will be traveling. Holiday travel can be a hectic and miserable experience if you don’t take time to plan your trip well. Here are some ways to insure things go smoothly. • Secure the castle. Make yourself a checklist. Stop the mail and newspaper. Let a trust...

Black Friday is considered the busiest shopping day of the year, It is also the time crooks know you are purchasing lots of presents, some may be quite expensive. Here are some safety tips while shopping In the Store:• There is safety in numbers. Bring a friend or family member with you for extra...

This is a great inventory tool Website for home inventories. We have included this into our welcome packet to home buyers for a couple years now, and we advise them to utilize this inventory tool.  Having a good inventory of personal property is so important to account for especially after a disa...

The New York Bar Association says volunteer lawyers are offering up to 30 minutes of free advice to victims of Superstorm Sandy with legal problems. Many people need answer storm-related questions about issues including insurance, landlord-tenant and property disputes, replacing documents and app...

For 237 years, the Marine Corps has protected the world from tyranny and disaster. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned two Battalions of Marines. in Tun Tavern. The U.S. Marine Corps was indeed born in a Tavern.We want to thank those that served in all branches of the arme...

The lack of hurricane deductibles means insurers may have to pay out in greater amounts, since a typical hurricane deductible of 2 percent of a home’s insured value is often higher than a standard dollar deductible. Maryland has also said hurricane deductibles would not be allowed in the state fo...