Springtime is moving time for many of us. Whether you are heading to Overland Park, Kansas, which is Livability’s number one city for families, or Cambridge, Massachusetts, Forbes top destination for Millennials, you will need to decide between renting and buying. When its time to move, one of the biggest decisions you will be faced […]
Owning a home is something that most people aspire to at some point in their lives. While homeownership offers a ton of benefits, everything from lowering your taxes to building equity, it’s important to make sure you are ready before you sign on the dotted line. Buying a home before you are ready financially can […]
Most of us think of falling trees, damaged roofs and water leaks when it comes to homeowners insurance but you may be surprised at a few other perils that it covers. Everything from alien spaceships crashing into your roof to a cancelled wedding is protected by your homeowners insurance. Here are just a few of […]
Hailstorms in Northern Texas this year have done major damage to homes and vehicles, highlighting the need for every homeowner to carry comprehensive homeowners insurance. According to the Insurance Council of Texas, hail damage in the second half of April has resulted in at least 60,000 auto insurance claims. Data shows that estimated losses from […]
We all have lots of personal possessions, in many cases, we have far too many. Making sure your personal property is protected in the event of a fire or major weather incident is important as very few of us could afford to replace all of our “stuff’” out of pocket. While homeowners insurance does offer […]
According to data from the Census Bureau, roughly 11 to 12 percent of Americans change addresses every year. Anybody who has ever moved knows that it can be a very frustrating experience, it can also be fairly expensive. Moving not only requires packing up all of your belongings but also updating your insurance policies, tracking […]
Springtime not only means melting snow and longer days, for many of us, it means it’s time to tackle those house projects we have let sit all winter long. Regardless of whether you are starting a major home remodel, new construction or just a few simple repairs there are a few homeowners insurance issues that […]
Nobody wants to make a claim on their homeowner insurance, but eventually the day will come that you have to give your insurer a call and file a claim. Having an understanding of the process will make it easier to get your claimed filed, processed and paid in a timely manner. Depending on what type […]
Earthquakes are scary, frustrating and very expensive if your home happens to be in the path of a big one and you are not carrying earthquake coverage. In California, premiums for earthquake insurance can be sky high, which has resulted in the majority of homeowners opting out of this extremely important overage. This can end […]
Buying a new house is a major expense and prices seem to go up every year. According to the Census Bureau the median sales price of a home in the United States was $278,800 in 2015. Unfortunately, the sales price is just the beginning of the expenses when it comes to home ownership. Buying a […]