14
Nov
By Adrian Willanger
Real Estate Tips, ,

Choosing the Right Homeowners Insurance for Your Needs

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime. But it’s not just about purchasing the property itself—it’s also about protecting it. Homeowners insurance is a crucial part of homeownership, offering financial protection against damage or loss caused by unexpected events like accidents, natural disasters, or theft. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, choosing the right homeowners’ insurance can be a challenge. Understanding your coverage options and finding a policy that suits your needs is essential to safeguarding your home, your belongings, and your financial future. Why Homeowners Insurance is Essential…
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22
Sep
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

5 Things To Know About Severe Weather And Homeowners Insurance

The average homeowner feels secure knowing they have insurance in the event of a severe weather calamity. Most people believe that no matter what happens, they have paid for protection against disaster. Unfortunately, not every homeowners insurance policy provides full reimbursement from severe weather losses. Hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and other rare catastrophes may not be covered under your current policy. Consider the impact of these extreme events and whether you are fully insured for the subsequent losses. 1: Hurricane Damage May Not Be Fully Covered The recent national mobilization to deal with the fallout from Hurricane Florence highlights just how…
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30
Mar
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage, ,

Rebuilding Costs: Rethinking How Much Homeowners Insurance You Really Need

Buying a home comes with numerous financial planning obligations. It's far from a turn-key operation and one of the significant challenges involves developing a working knowledge about things often outside your area of expertise. For example, working as an educator, police officer, investment banker or office staffer does not necessarily make you an expert about home repairs or insurance coverage. Yet, the average homeowner is tasked with carrying a certain level of homeowners insurance coverage without a strong working knowledge. Many homeowners just purchase enough insurance to cover the purchase price or take the advice of others. Both of those…
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05
Oct
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

5 Things To Know About Severe Weather And Homeowners Insurance

The average homeowner feels secure knowing they have insurance in the event of a severe weather calamity. Most people believe that no matter what happens, they have paid for protection against disaster. Unfortunately, not every homeowners insurance policy provides full reimbursement from severe weather losses. Hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and other rare catastrophes may not be covered under your current policy. Consider the impact of these extreme events and whether you are fully insured for the subsequent losses. 1: Hurricane Damage May Not Be Fully Covered The recent national mobilization to deal with the fallout from Hurricane Florence highlights just how…
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11
Jul
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

Rebuilding Costs: Rethinking How Much Homeowners Insurance You Really Need

Buying a home comes with numerous financial planning obligations. It's far from a turn-key operation and one of the significant challenges involves developing a working knowledge about things often outside your area of expertise. For example, working as an educator, police officer, investment banker or office staffer does not necessarily make you an expert about home repairs or insurance coverage. Yet, the average homeowner is tasked with carrying a certain level of homeowners insurance coverage without a strong working knowledge. Many homeowners just purchase enough insurance to cover the purchase price or take the advice of others. Both of those…
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