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Top 10 BEST Cities to be a Single Homeowner

20 Feb
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According to the National Association of Realtors, roughly 28% of home buyers are single individuals. While buying a home as a single person can be intimidating, it is not as difficult as many people might think, and some cities make it easier for single homeowners.   In a recent article, Insurify’s data scientists reviewed and rated […]

All About Sinkholes in the United States – Get Covered!

30 Aug
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Even though sinkholes are relatively rare in the United States, when they do happen, the damage can be devastating. When it comes to sinkholes in the U.S., they are most common in the following states: AlabamaFloridaKentuckyMissouriPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexas Unfortunately, if you live in an area where sinkholes happen, you will need to add an additional policy or […]

40 Million Americans Move Every Year: Where Do They Go?

11 Feb
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If you are considering making a move this year, you are not alone. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 40 million Americans move every year, which is about 14 percent of the population. Every year, North American Van Lines issues a report detailing what states are gaining residents and which ones are […]

Trump Tax Breaks and Insurance Rates

30 Jan
Tax Breaks and Homeowners Insurance

It’s possible that the recent tax cut bill passed by Congress could end up lowering your insurance rates as well. Two separate consumer groups are calling for a premium cut for consumers and businesses across the nation. They are asking for an average 5% premium decrease because the new tax bill has slashed the corporate […]

States With the Highest Homeowners Insurance Rates

17 Jan
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Spring and summer are the busiest seasons when it comes to buying a new home and moving. While most people are not going to decide where to move based on the cost of homeowners insurance, it doesn’t hurt to know if you are moving to a high cost state. A study released in February 2016 […]

Complete Guide to Hurricane Insurance

27 Jun
Hurricane Protection and Coverage Guide

Your home is not only the place where you live, raise a family and make memories, in most cases it’s also your biggest and most valuable investment. Properly protecting this investment is a necessity and homeowners insurance can help make sure your home is rebuilt in the event of a disaster. While homeowners insurance offers […]

Pennsylvania sets up new system to find, buy private flood insurance

19 Feb
Pennsylvania Home and Flood Insurance Rates

In the last year Pennsylvania homeowners have seen the cost of flood insurance continually rise. Luckily, the state is working to help homeowners find more affordable flood policies. After the 2011 floods in Dauphin County, flood maps were redrawn which puts some homeowners who had previously not fallen within flood boundaries, into a floodplain. This […]

Sinkholes and Earthquakes Are Not Covered by Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

05 Jan
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When it comes to homeowners insurance there are some perils that are not covered and others that use a different deductible formula. Clearly understanding your policy is key to making sure you are fully protected in the event that disaster strikes. Here are a few common items that are not covered by a standard homeowners […]