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 […]
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 […]
According to data from the Census Bureau, roughly 11 to 12 percent of Americans change addresses every year. Anybody who has ever moved knows that it can be a very frustrating experience, it can also be fairly expensive. Moving not only requires packing up all of your belongings but also updating your insurance policies, tracking […]
Springtime not only means melting snow and longer days, for many of us, it means it’s time to tackle those house projects we have let sit all winter long. Regardless of whether you are starting a major home remodel, new construction or just a few simple repairs there are a few homeowners insurance issues that […]
Nobody wants to make a claim on their homeowner insurance, but eventually the day will come that you have to give your insurer a call and file a claim. Having an understanding of the process will make it easier to get your claimed filed, processed and paid in a timely manner. Depending on what type […]
Earthquakes are scary, frustrating and very expensive if your home happens to be in the path of a big one and you are not carrying earthquake coverage. In California, premiums for earthquake insurance can be sky high, which has resulted in the majority of homeowners opting out of this extremely important overage. This can end […]
Buying a new house is a major expense and prices seem to go up every year. According to the Census Bureau the median sales price of a home in the United States was $278,800 in 2015. Unfortunately, the sales price is just the beginning of the expenses when it comes to home ownership. Buying a […]
The Travelers Companies Inc. (Travelers Insurance) are now going to provide a discount on homeowners insurance to eligible customers that have installed qualifying smart home devices, according to a recent press release. The new discount is called Protective Device and smart smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and security systems that alert homeowners via their cell […]
Looking for ways to lower your homeowners insurance premium? Don’t move to Florida. Despite the fact that Florida has not seen a major hurricane is over 10 years, residents of the sunshine state still pay the highest homeowner premiums in the country according to a recent report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The […]
According to a recent J.D. Power and Associates report, satisfaction among homeowners who have made claims on their homeowner polices has declined for the first time in five years. The J.D. Power survey included over 5,700 homeowners who made a property claim on their homeowners insurance in 2014 and 2015. Satisfaction levels range from 837 […]