What Causes a Power Surge?
What causes a power surge? Lightning, most of the time. The better question is if homeowners insurance covers it.
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Why Lumber Prices Are Raising Home Insurance Rates
Lumber prices have soared in 2021, and they’ve caused dwelling replacement costs to increase. The result? Home insurance costs are going up.
7 Expert Tips for Shopping for Home Insurance in Louisiana
These tips can help you shop for home insurance in Louisiana, find a policy that fits your budget, and get peace of mind as hurricane season approaches.
Report: How Many US Homes Are Underinsured?
Underinsurance is a big problem for 64 percent of US homes. Without enough insurance, these homeowners may not be able to fully recover from a catastrophic loss.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Moving?
Moving can be a headache, but one thing that makes a move easier? Knowing how your homeowners insurance can protect you along the way. So does homeowners insurance cover moving? The simple answer is …
How to Keep Pipes from Freezing
Freezing pipes are one of the most common home insurance claims in the winter. In fact, along with internal water damage, they are the third most common claim and cost about $10,849 to repair on …
15 Tips for First-Time Landlords
Being a landlord isn’t always easy, especially if you’ve never owned an investment property before. These tips for first-time landlords can help you start off on the right foot. Remember, the habits …
How to Afford Fire Insurance in California
For the last three wildfire seasons (2018, 2019, and 2020), Californians have seen extremely high wildfire activity. How high? The Camp Fire racked up $16.65 billion in claims and expenses. And the …
What to Do If Your Homeowners Insurance Is Cancelled
You just got a notice from your home insurance company that says your policy is being canceled. Now what? Take a deep breath and get ready to act quickly. You have a small window to get things back on …
6 Common Holiday Disasters & How to Avoid Them
Holiday celebrations and festivities are part of what makes this season so merry. But claims are also common this time of year. Luckily, your homeowners insurance can spread some cheer – it can cover …
What Is a 4-Point Inspection?
You might need this inspection if you own an older home. The good news: it's usually pretty quick and may open up more home insurance options for you.
Best Hurricane Shutters: A Definitive Ranking
If you live in Florida, hurricanes are a reality you must prepare for. The 2020 hurricane season is proof: it now holds the record for the most active season in history with 30 named hurricanes and …
The Homeowner's Guide to Zombie Insurance
Your homeowners insurance may cover damage from the zombie apocalypse. Yes, you read that right. We’ve all seen the movies about zombies: usually a virus breaks out and suddenly friends and neighbors …
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