The Kin home insurance blog

• insurance tips
• budgeting

How to lower home insurance costs in Florida

• new homebuyer

Living in a mobile home: A comprehensive guide

Living in a mobile home offers numerous benefits that can make it a practical and enjoyable housing option.

• safety tips
• home maintenance
• wildfires

The homeowner’s guide to defensible space

Wildfires are becoming more common for people all over the US. Read how defensible space can protect your home from fire damage.

• mortgages

​​How to get a second home mortgage: A comprehensive guide

Looking to buy a second home? Learn about your options for a second home mortgage & how to secure best rates with our helpful guide

• safety tips
• holidays

Holiday home safety tips

May your days be merry and bright – and may all your holidays be safe.

• insurance tips

11 reasons home insurance rates increase

Home insurance prices increase with every renewal. Understanding why may help you control costs.

• climate change
• hurricanes
• disaster preparedness

What’s in store for hurricane season 2023?

Predictions for the 2023 hurricane season indicated near-normal activity, but things may have changed. Take a look at the latest forecasts and get tips to help you prepare!

• safety tips
• disaster preparedness

10 tornado safety tips

Tornadoes happen year round. Protect yourself and your family with these 10 tornado safety tips.

• insurance tips
• home maintenance

Does home insurance cover burst pipes?

Burst pipes can cause extensive damage. Luckily, home insurance can cover burst pipes in several situations.

• insurance tips
• wildfires

How to afford fire insurance in California

Increasing wildfire risk means higher premiums for homeowners. Check out steps for finding affordable wildfire insurance in California.

• insurance tips

Does home insurance cover working from home?

When it comes to business- or work-related liability, home insurance only protects you in certain ways and up to certain limits. Get details here.

• hurricanes
• disaster preparedness

Florida hurricane season: When it is and how to prepare

Get details on Florida's hurricane season. Find out when it is, where the most risk is, and how you can be prepared.