Category Homeowners Insurance

If you’ve been insuring your vacation rental with a standard homeowner’s policy, it likely won’t be enough to cover the various types of damage that are inherent when renting out property, like a guest accidentally breaking that $3,000 65-inch flat…

As homeowner’s insurance companies become more selective about whom they will or won’t cover, one element that can make or break the deal is the age of the roof. Some insurers in states at high risk of natural catastrophes are…

You’ve no doubt been overwhelmed by the amount of fine print that your insurance policy has. The main reason for the fine print is to lay out in detail what the insurance company will cover in case of a claim…

Keeping Guests, Family Safe in Your Backyard This Summer Summertime is right around the corner and that means many Americans will be entertaining family and friends in their backyards. Fire pits are helping homeowners extend the backyard season, and many…

It isn’t your imagination. The cost of homeowner’s insurance has been rising, even if you’ve never had a claim. Homeowner’s insurance premiums rose on average between 10% and 12% in 2023 and they are on pace for the same if…

As summer approaches, many families with children will buy trampolines or bring one out from winter storage so the kids and their friends – and maybe even parents – can bounce to their hearts’ delight. But while they are fun,…

Knowing what type of insurance you need if you live in a condominium can be confusing. After all, while you own your unit and everything inside its walls, you obviously are not required to insure the entire building, which you…

Everyone loves to spend time on the deck with the family or entertaining. That’s why you bought a house with a deck or you built one yourself. Decks are part of the American way of life, but they require upkeep…

With homeowner’s insurance rates on the rise, you may be looking for ways to reduce your annual premium without skimping on coverage. After all, a large portion of your net worth resides in the same place as you do. But…