Homeowners insurance companies paid out more than $800 million in dog bite and injury claims last year. Animal-related claims like these are among the most common homeowners claims. That’s why some homeowners insurers refuse to...
Homeowners insurance companies paid out more than $800 million in dog bite and injury claims last year. Animal-related claims like these are among the most common homeowners claims. That’s why some homeowners insurers refuse to...
To paraphrase an ancient riddle, if a tree falls on your house or car, it definitely makes a sound. But whose insurance pays for the damage? When your neighbor’s tree falls If your neighbor’s tree...
When figuring how much house they can afford, homebuyers with little or no experience may focus solely on the principal and interest portion of their monthly payment. But house payments also include the cost of...
You’re happily settled in your first home but have come to realize how much you don’t know. Let’s answer some of the most frequently asked questions from first-time homeowners. Q: Which home improvements add the...
It’s an unpleasant surprise when you find out your homeowner’s policy doesn’t cover something you thought it did. That’s why it’s important to familiarize yourself with a policy’s coverage before you sign on the dotted...
You may barely glance at your homeowner’s insurance renewal each year, but that’s a mistake. Changes in your home or life may mean you need a boost in coverage or that you’re eligible for fresh...
No one can forget the horrible pictures of flooding along the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey in 2017, where tens of thousands of homes flooded and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. Then,...
Pictures of hurricane damage in coastal communities remind us that disaster can strike suddenly, destroying all our worldly goods. To prepare for the unthinkable, insurance companies strongly urge you to keep a current inventory of...
Having homeowners insurance is a necessity, but there’s no reason to pay more in premiums than you must. Here are multiple ways to save money while still staying safe. Insurance rates are calculated by the...
Few things can be more wrenching and make you feel more vulnerable than when your home suffers major damage from a flood or a fire. You realize how suddenly life can take a shocking turn....
