If you are considering renting out your home or a portion of your home as a short-term rental, one of your first concerns should be making sure you have the proper homeowners insurance for your rental property. The proper homeowners insurance coverage will make sure you are fully protected in the case of damage to […]
Solar power boomed in 2022 with residential solar projects growing by a shocking 40 percent according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. This was the result of a recording setting 700,000 homeowners installing solar into their homes. In most cases, a homeowner will have to finance a solar system as they tend to be expensive. […]
According to research from The Ascent, in 2019, homeowners spent an average of $26,418 per year in housing costs, while renters forked up $17,809 a year. Homeowners must spend an additional $8,609 a year according to the data. Homeowners typically have expenses that renter’s don’t have to cover at all or are less expensive for […]
The recent severe weather that hit Florida should be a reminder that the Sunshine State is moving into storm season. This means it’s time to prepare your home and batten down the hatches to help prevent damage from Spring storms. Experts from AAA recently offered tips on how to prepare for severe weather as well […]
The cost of homeowners insurance has risen over the last few years due to a wide variety of factors that include rising inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain delays. This means that shopping your coverage on a regular basis is even more important. If you find a better deal you will need to switch insurers […]
Retirement will impact your financial portfolio in number of different ways. Moving stock market assets to less risky funds, possibly downsizing into a smaller home and reassessing your insurance needs are all things you should consider when it is time to leave the workforce. We thought it would be a good idea to have a […]
A home is typically the largest purchase the majority of us will make and it is an absolute necessity to protect it with homeowners insurance. Unfortunately, homeowners insurance coverage can be expensive but there are ways to lower your premium. Insurance rates take a wide variety of factors into consideration, including the size and construction […]
Divorce takes not only a major emotional toll on a couple, but it also comes with a financial toll that you have to deal with before the ink is dry on the divorce papers. While separating your finances can be difficult, it is a necessity, and one aspect of a financial separation is dealing with […]
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 […]
Purchasing a home is a major investment and protecting it with homeowners insurance is an absolute must. However, there are differences in insurance companies and just like every other consumer product, some insurers will be a better fit for your needs than others. Finding the right insurance company can take some time and research so […]