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15 July 2015 | 36 replies
Like Donald Trump would say if its not an earthquake than everything is just a blip 😎
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11 May 2015 | 8 replies
In your case, since you are in Oakland, it is more complicated as you need to consider the safety of the structure & materials due to the Bay Area being prone to earthquakes.
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29 December 2016 | 15 replies
While you are having the issues checked out by a structural engineer ask them to check that you have the earth quake seismic in place.
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24 September 2018 | 82 replies
or like my San Francisco clients whose 4 plex's in PHX AZ went hundred % vacant and stayed that way and they lost them.. and for sure they had max debt on everything.. that forced them to sell what I sold them in PDX that was still performing and they still walked from PHX and lost those buildings and it was a lot of buildings.. and again I am not saying we are going to see that play again.. but it happened.Just like when I was Hardmoney lending in SF.. back in 1990 post earth quake and the war and the deep recession SF went into it was pre tech..
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29 September 2023 | 2 replies
Or, a charging order may be granted.If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).
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22 September 2019 | 6 replies
@Kalanie Tran Pulaski is not to bad... we do get natural disaster cover as part of the policy but its not prone for Tornado or Earthquakes.
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22 September 2017 | 3 replies
.- Money & SecuritiesThere are other coverage items that may be recommended depending on the property:- earthquake.- Water Backup.- Loss Assessment if it is a condo unit or part of HOA.- Ordinance & Law if the building laws would require rebuilding with different methods that may cost more.- EDP / Computer coverage / Cyber LiabiltiyThe Umbrella policy is designed to give additional liability coverage that kicks in when the limits of the underlying policy(ies) are exhausted.
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6 October 2023 | 0 replies
The FAIR Plan is typically considered a last resort for homeowners and property owners who are struggling to secure coverage because their properties are located in areas prone to natural disasters, such as wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or other catastrophic events.Here are some key characteristics and features of the FAIR Plan:1.
11 May 2016 | 4 replies
Everything from unexpected maintenance issues to concerns over things like earthquakes, insurance, and encountering litigious tenants in the future.
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23 June 2023 | 30 replies
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