Suffering damage to your home is never fun and making a major claim on your homeowners insurance can be downright painful. It is usually costly, complicated and in many cases frustrating but in the end it is good to know that your home will be repaired thanks to your homeowners insurance policy. When it comes […]
Having your home destroyed by a natural disaster is one of the most stressful things a person can go through in life and unfortunately, dealing with the insurance claim is probably the second most stressful thing someone will have to deal with in their lifetime. While relying on the insurance companies adjuster for a simple […]
There is no doubt that insurance company commercials make the homeowners insurance claim process look easy the reality is not always as simple and quick. It’s important to remember that regardless of what your insurer tells you or how long you have known your agent, your insurance company may fight to pay as little as possible […]
In most cases, a home is a person’s biggest asset. It can take years to save up the down payment, find the perfect home, get approved for a loan and finally move into your dream house. Now that you are finally moved in, it’s time to protect your investment with the proper home insurance policy. […]
Choosing a contractor is hard, but one mistake that many homeowners make is hiring a contractor that is not licensed, bonded and insured. Requiring your contractor to provide you with a copy of their license and a current insurance policy will provide you not only with peace of mind, but could potentially save thousands of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Americans love their pets, according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, roughly 80 million homes have at least one pet. Dogs tend to be the big winner in the pet wars. In 2014, a total of 54 million households in the U.S. had a dog as a pet. While pets are […]