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 […]
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 […]
While home insurance in Florida is expensive, it doesn’t have to be a budget buster. Here are a few tips on how to save money on your homeowners insurance policy: Shop Around: Shopping your coverage is one of the best ways to keep your premium affordable. Experts recommend shopping your insurance on an annual basis. […]
In most cases, your home is both your biggest and most valuable asset. Protecting this valuable asset is a necessity and the best way to do that is to have a comprehensive homeowners policy. A homeowners policy helps cover the cost of rebuilding your home and replacing your possessions it they are destroyed due to […]
The rain just keeps coming in South Carolina. According to a CNN report, Gov Nikki Haley recently claimed, “We are at a 1,000-year level of rain,” which means that there is a 1 in 1,000 chance of this much rain happening in any given year. The record setting rainfall has dropped 24 inches of rain […]
In Massachusetts, homeowners have been hit hard in the last few years by huge hikes in homeowner insurance rates. Big winter storms and record snowfall have forced insurers to push rates up to cover the cost of the thousands of claims they have received. There have been some concerns by both homeowners and lawmakers as […]
Buying a house is probably one of the biggest financial commitments you will make in your life. While your mortgage payment will make up a considerable portion of the monthly costs related to your new home, there will be additional expenses that you will need to consider before you plunk down your earnest money and […]
There are few things more exciting in life than buying a house. When they hand over the keys to your brand new home the thrill can be intoxicating but don’t let all of the excitement go to your head, reviewing your home insurance needs have never been more important. In most cases, your new home […]
While having a professionally installed and monitored security system will definitely keep your home safe and secure, it will also drain thousands of dollars out of your bank account. Despite what security system salespeople will tell you, there are many low cost ways to help keep your home and belongings safe, as long as you […]
Experts have been saying for years that one of the best ways to save money on your homeowners insurance is to raise your deductible. A new study commissioned by InsuranceQuotes.com confirms this advice, but the savings can vary dramatically depending on what state you call home. The study used a hypothetical two-story family home, which […]