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 […]
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Homeowners Insurance: Liability for Pet Owners
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 […]
Are Extended Home Warranties a Good Idea?
Purchasing a large ticket item can be a stressful experience. There is research involved, shopping for the best deal and finally contemplating whether or not to purchase the extended home warranty that the cashier pushes on you when its time to pay. In most cases, the extended warranty is not worth it. In the last […]
Your Homeowners Insurance Can Help with Blizzard Damage
East Coast residents who are still digging out from the recent epic blizzards will be happy to know that most of the damage caused by winter storms are covered by their homeowners insurance policy. The Blizzard of 2016 was one of the biggest storms the East Coast has ever seen. Washington, D.C., Baltimore and New […]
Great Questions To Ask For All New Home Buyers
Shopping for a house can be a difficult and stressful time and in some cases it is possible to forget a few key things during the process. Before you make an offer and sign your name on the dotted line there are a few questions that you should ask your real estate agent and the […]
Home Tips for Dealing with Texas Storm Damage
Recent storms that raged across North Texas hit the area with blizzard conditions and numerous tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, an EF4 tornado went through Garland and an EF3 tore up much of Rowlett. Copeville was also the victim of severe weather with an EF2 twister hitting town. Smaller tornadoes were also reported […]
Your Credit Score Can Raise Home & Auto Insurance Prices
Everybody has a credit score these days and it can have a huge impact on your financial life. A good or bad score can affect everything from the rate you pay on a mortgage to the cost of insuring your home. Achieving, and maintaining a good credit score takes work and financial discipline but the […]
Sinkholes and Earthquakes Are Not Covered by Your Homeowners Insurance Policy
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 […]
Giving Back This Christmas Season of 2015!
At HomeInsuranceKing.com we value and appreciate the homeowners throughout the United States that we serve. In 2015 we are so glad to help over 100,000 visitors to our website find the rates, information and resources they needed. Our customers enjoy our Homeowners Blog, FAQs, Tools and most of all our Online Quoting Application, we are so happy to provide […]
Drone Gifts May Become a Home Insurance Problem This Christmas
If you are getting, or giving a drone for the holidays you may want to contact your home insurance agent before sending it up into the air for the first time. According to industry experts, drone sales are expected to come in at more than $100 million dollars in 2015. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]