When Forbes looked at the numbers, they found that Hawaii was the cheapest state for homeowners insurance where the average premium came in at a very affordable $558. Oklahoma grabbed the dubious title of being the most expensive state in the country for homeowners insurance with an average premium that hit $4,122, which is a shocking […]
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Lighthouse Property Insurance Announced a Stop to New Policies in Florida
Homeowners insurance in Florida has been an issue for a number of years as insurance companies continues to raise premiums, drop customers or pull of the state entirely. While lawmakers have made an effort to get rates under control, so far, they have been unsuccessful. However, lawmakers are again making an effort to bring the […]
Senior Citizens Worried About Inflation
While most people are worried about inflation pushing up the cost of everyday items, one group in particular has a lot to lose as prices continue to rise. Senior citizens, those living on a fixed income and people who are on the verge of retirement will be impacted by inflation in greater numbers than people […]
How do I claim my homeowners insurance as a tax deduction?
It has always been possible as a homeowner to reduce your taxable income by deducting your property taxes and the mortgage interest you paid over the year. However, it may also be possible to deduct other home expenses, including your homeowners insurance premium (or at least a portion of it) if you are self-employed and […]
How much does owning a home cost per year?
When buying a home, your mortgage is only one factor (and expense) that you will have to spend money on, you will also need to consider the monthly and everyday expenses that come with owning a home. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintenance are also expenses that you will need to budget for now that […]
What is the North Carolina Homeowner Assistance Fund?
North Carolina homeowners whose finances were negatively impacted by the pandemic and now need assistance with housing related expenses can now submit an application to The North Carolina Homeowner Assistance Fund. The fund which was established via the 2021 American Rescue Plan was set up to help prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults, displacements and foreclosures for […]
Florida Legislators Seeking New Path to Fix Homeowners Insurance
As premiums continue to soar and homeowners move their insurance policies to Florida’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Property Insurance Corp, legislators are attempting to deal with Florida’s failing homeowners insurance market. However, the Florida Senate and House will have to figure out ow to bridge their differences and determine how far they are willing […]
Top Reasons to Review Your 2022 Homeowners Insurance Policy
In many cases, your home is your most valuable asset so you should always make sure it is fully protected with the proper insurance coverage. In order to ensure that you have enough coverage, you should review your policy and coverage levels on an annual basis. Checking out your policies and coverage levels at the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Insuring Your Luxury Home
If you have just purchased your luxury dream home or just have a high value home, you may need to consider high-value home insurance which is also known as luxury home insurance. Not sure if you need this type of coverage, keep reading to learn everything you need to know about insuring your luxury home. […]
Top 4 Reasons to Review Your Homeowners Policy Every Year
In many cases, your home is your most valuable asset so you should always make sure it is fully protected with the proper insurance coverage. In order to ensure that you have enough coverage, you should review your policy and coverage levels on an annual basis. Checking out your policies and coverage levels at the […]