Last week we looked at what it costs to build a home, this week we thought we would look at some of the expenses you can expect when purchasing an existing home. If you are in the market for a new home, you may be wondering, how much house can I actually afford? This question is more […]
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Help Explain Flood Insurance Revamp – Risk Rating 2.0
For Free Flood Insurance Quotes, Please Call Us at 888-620-1954! New, revamped flood insurance rates for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will be going into effect this month with the goal of charging flood insurance premiums that more accurately reflect the risk presented by the home. The new program could dramatically raise rates for […]
Home Upgrades That Can Lower Your Home Insurance Costs
If you are considering a remodel or upgrading your home, you should consider your return on investment to the improvements you are hoping to make. One way that your effort may save a bit of money is through lower insurance premiums. Certain home improvements can actually shave money off of your insurance costs. Here are […]
Homeowners Not Ready For Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems
According to a recent survey commissioned by Policygenius, consumers are not yet ready for their insurance claims to be reviewed exclusively by an artificial intelligence (AI) system. In fact, only 17 percent said they would be comfortable letting an AI system review their claim data and a whopping 60% of consumers said they would rather […]
Charging Electric Vehicles at Home – What’s the risk?
Electric vehicles (EV) are gaining traction in the U.S. According to industry data, there will be almost 100 EVs in production by the end of 2024. The ability to refuel an electric vehicle at home is one of the major benefits of an EV, according to a recent J.D. Power study, the majority of EV […]
Am I underinsured for hurricane damage?
Tropical Storm Henri hit the Northeast pretty hard over the last week and for many homeowners the pain caused by the storm could just be getting started. Unfortunately, many homeowners may be underinsured or not have the right coverage in place when it comes to tropical storm and hurricane damage. A recent study by Policygenius […]
Is termite damage covered by my homeowners insurance policy?
Discovering termites in your home is never fun. These wood-eating insects cause around $5 billion in property damage every year and unfortunately this damage is not covered by homeowners insurance, except in rare cases. Homeowners insurance is designed to deal with sudden and unexpected losses and damage, termite damage, because it often happens over months […]
Seniors & Low Credit Scores Pay More for Home Insurance
According to a recent report by Matic a leading insurtech platform, increasing homeowner insurance premium impact homeowners who have a FICO score below 580 disproportionally. In addition, senior homeowners are more likely to be overpaying for coverage. Matic, which launched in 2017 has been collecting and analyzing data as they have been selling home, auto […]
Does homeowners insurance cover boats?
While just about every state in the country requires drivers to have car insurance to be legal out on the road, very few states require boat owner to carry boat insurance before they hit the water. Unfortunately, many boat owners mistakenly assume that homeowners insurance will help cover the costs related to a boating accident. […]
Buying a House in a Flood Zone
If you are shopping for a new home, you should always check flood zone maps and ratings before putting in an offer to have a full understanding of the risks that your new home may face. A home located in a flood zone can be more expensive to insure as well as more likely to […]