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Should I raise my deductible to $10,000 to help offset the cost of rising premiums?

15 May
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According to industry reports, homeowners are raising their deductibles to $5,000 to $10,000 to help offset the cost of rising premiums.  While raising a deductible into the stratosphere will absolutely lower your homeowner insurance premium, it does mean that you will have to cover your deductible amount in the event you have to make a […]

Homeowners Prepare for Rate Increases Later This Year

27 Jun
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In most states, home insurance rates are headed up this year and homeowners should be prepared for further rate increases before the end of the year. According to a recent S&P Global Market Intelligence report, over 177 insurance carriers have filed requests for rate increases in 43 states, Arizona alone has seen 34 rate increase requests. […]

What is a new mortgage refinance fee?

11 Sep
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As interest rates continue to hit new lows, many homeowners have considered refinancing their mortgage. If you fall into this category, it is best to get the process started if you want to avoid a new mortgage refinance fee that is being rolled out by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored mortgage giants who […]

NC Homeowners Insurance Rate Increases Reviewed & Extended

25 Jul
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North Carolina residents won’t have to worry about homeowner insurance rates going up, at least for a bit longer. North Carolina’s insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey has decided to extend the hearing scheduled for the proposed statewide increase from Sept. 4, 2019, to Oct. 2, 2019. The hearing is to discuss the proposed statewide average increase […]

America’s Homeowners are Financially Unprepared for an Emergency

06 Jul
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According to a recent survey, American homeowners are not prepared to cover the cost of an unexpected home emergency. In addition, many homeowners are confused about what their homeowners insurance does and does not cover, leaving many homeowners struggling to pay for a home repair that is not covered by their insurance policy. HomeServe USA, […]