Tag: Homeowners Insurance

Posted on 10/20/2024

Insurance: Is Your Next Renovation Covered?

Your home insurance policy includes a specific type of coverage called "dwelling coverage." The amount of dwelling coverage that you have is based on your overall home value and the approximate cost to rebuild your home in the event of a total loss. When you renovate your home, you may increase its value — and if you don't...

Bathroom

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Posted on 09/29/2024

Checklist for buying a house: Next steps after the house hunt

If you’re ready to become a homeowner, it’s a good idea to...

Checklist

Closing Day

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Posted on 03/10/2024

A basic guide to homeowners insurance

Getting homeowners insurance can seem daunting. There are...

Homeowners Insurance

Home Insurance

Posted on 10/23/2022

How to determine the average cost of home insurance

A budget for your home expenses will need to include the average cost of home insurance. The amount you’ll pay for homeowners insurance is based on a combination of factors concerning the insurance type, home characteristics and your personal insurance history. To help you get a better understanding of what goes into the average cost of home insurance,...

Cost Of Insurance

Deductible

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Posted on 09/04/2022

Home insurance inspection: What to expect

To obtain or keep a homeowners insurance policy, your home may need to have a home insurance inspection. Insurance companies use inspections to identify any liability issues with your property and determine the amount of risk associated with its condition or features. If you take some time to prepare, you might be able to identify some of these...

Home Inspections

Home Insurance Inspection

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Posted on 04/24/2022

What is loss of use coverage?

Loss of use coverage is part of every standard homeowners insurance policy. While other portions of the policy help pay for repairing your home if it’s severely damaged, loss of use coverage is there for your everyday living expenses while the work is done. Unfortunately, major home repairs can’t happen overnight, and simultaneously your expenses can increase dramatically....

Additional Living Expenses

Homeowners Insurance

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Posted on 03/13/2022

Does home insurance cover water damage? 3 Things to remember

Homeowners often wonder, “Does home insurance cover water damage?” Water damage comes in many forms and from many sources, but your standard homeowners insurance policy may not provide coverage for every type. To help you better understand the limits of your homeowners insurance, here is a basic guide to the types of water damage your policy won’t cover:...

Flood Insurance

Home Insurance

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Posted on 03/06/2022

How Much Funding Do You Need to Flip a House?

For many, flipping homes is lucrative. However, there are many costs associated with flipping a property, and it’s important to budget carefully for every detail. Here are the major costs to consider when determining how much funding you’ll need for a flip: Down Payments Just like buying a move-in ready house, buying a house you intend to flip...

Down Payment

Financing

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