Finding the perfect house, getting a mortgage and moving in are just the start of the expenses you will have to deal with as a brand new homeowner. The actual amount that you will have to pay above and beyond the mortgage payment will vary but a new analysis by Zillow and Thumbtack discovered some […]
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How Pests Affects Homes, Your Insurance Policy & Your Savings
Household pests can take many forms. Everything from termites to mice, raccoons, birds, bats and rats just to name a few. While most of them are small, they can cause serious damage to your house, damage that will probably not be covered by your homeowners insurance. Insurance companies consider the majority of pest infestations and […]
What Is Force-Placed Insurance Coverage?
Tucked away in your mortgage, hidden in the small print, is a little surprise that could cost you big, but only if you fail to keep your homeowners insurance premiums up to date. Every mortgage ever written specifies that the homeowner must carry homeowners coverage in certain dollar amounts. In most cases the house must […]
7 Worst States for Filing Homeowners’ Claims
Homeowners insurance is a necessity but it can be a frustrating product. While everyone wants the protection of homeowners coverage, they know that if they actually need to use it and make a claim, there is a good chance that their premiums will be headed up. So what will happen to your rates if you […]