For many, there’s no sound more soothing than that of a far-off thunderstorm or the pitter-patter of raindrops on a tin roof. But what happens when the thunderstorm isn’t so far off? How do we protect …
You're responsible for keeping your home in good condition. Your home insurance is responsible for damage you couldn't have prevented.
Full disclosure: we initially planned to time this post to correspond with the start of hurricane season (June 1) to help Florida homeowners understand their flood risk at a time when it was …
Your roof says a lot about your house. It can hint at when your home was constructed, the style of the home, and its regional risks. And those details can also tell insurers an important thing: how …
If you have a little help around the house, it’s important to know how insurance applies to your household employees. While most of us can only dream about household employees of the kind (and …
Home insurance typically covers your losses in one of two ways: by insuring your property for its replacement cost or its actual cash value. Both can help you recover after a loss, but you want to …
Learn how your homeowners insurance protects you on vacation – and why it’s important that it does. Take your home insurance on vacation Hitting the road this summer for some R&R? If so, …
Forgoing home inspections before buying a home is becoming more and more common, especially in hot real estate markets. Buyers may offer to buy as-is and waive their inspection to sweeten a bid on a …
Your insurance score is different than a credit score. Learn about it here. While most folks have at least heard of credit scores, insurance scores may be a mystery. Essentially, your home insurance …
Whether you call it a tornado or a hurricane, a windstorm can cause extensive damage to your home. So why does the average homeowner near Hurricane Alley pay more for their home insurance than those …
Home warranty insurance is a service contract that covers damage to major household appliances and systems. It is not the same as homeowners insurance. Home Warranty Insurance vs. Home Insurance Home …
Learn how to prepare your home for a hurricane to help improve its chances of weathering the storm.
