Most consumers pay their home insurance in their monthly mortgage payment, so finding the cheapest coverage can lower your housing costs and avoid the problem of being house poor. Most homeowners do not realize there are easy steps they can take to get their insurance company to lower their costs, such as increasing your deductible, [...]

Consumers hear about the most popular types of insurance regularly, such as auto, life, health, and homeowners insurance. The largest companies spend billions advertising and inundating Americans with constant reminders that they need to switch insurance carriers, get quotes to find cheaper rates, or buy more coverage. For a change, let’s talk about a few [...]

When the need for emergency services arises (normally in every emergency and insurance loss), the policyholder has two distinct options. The first option is the homeowner can pay for emergency repairs and other immediate expenditures directly out of his/her pocket. If you are in a comfortable financial situation, this may not impact your income and/or [...]

If you have suffered a valid loss, by all means, file a claim with your insurance carrier. Some homeowners are reluctant to file, no matter how big of a loss their home has sustained. A lot of this hesitant attitude comes from the often recited tale that if you file, you will be cancelled. If [...]

A home insurance estimate is essential to new home buyers since the cost of insurance can be included in their monthly mortgage payments and is directly associated with the price or replacement value of your home. Most lenders even required my wife and me to secure an insurance policy before completing the mortgage loan paperwork [...]

Comparing home insurance rates and quotes can help consumers save money, but just comparing prices may not help you find the best value and policy. It is important to buy insurance from a company that provides the top coverage, rates, customer service, claims responsiveness, and financial strength that homeowners deserve, especially in times of distress [...]

A home is the single largest and most important purchase that most consumers make in their lifetime. For many, becoming a homeowner is the epitome of fulfilling the American Dream; however, most consumers never discuss the risks, liabilities, and potential downfalls of homeownership. Homeowners insurance protects consumers against financial loss if their home is damaged [...]