If you have a homeowner’s policy you will know that there are different types of coverages that exist—but an interesting fact is that J.D. Power & Associates did a study in 2019 and found that 52% of policyholders didn’t know what their policy actually covers! And that meant that homeowners didn’t know both what is covered and what coverages they should actually have for themselves!
Policies usually have Dwelling Coverage as the main part of a policy—which covers your home! Personal Property Coverage, which covers things you own within your home. And Other Structure Coverage, which covers other buildings on your property such as a garage, driveway, fences—anything that isn’t created by nature that is on your property pretty much!
There is another component that is usually a part of a Homeowner’s Insurance policy, and it is very beneficial: Personal Liability Coverage! If you had someone get hurt on your property and it was your fault you would be covered—or if you damaged someone else’s property, you would be covered! It can cover legal fees too!
What isn’t covered on a standard policy is a bit confusing too since you will probably think you will be covered if one of these happens! Acts of God such as earthquakes and flooding are usually not covered, if the sewer backs up into your house you probably aren’t covered, or things like mold/termites in the walls of your home! To get these covered you will have to get a separate policy in order to do so!
What this all means is you should talk to your insurance agent and carrier about everything that you want covered and what policies you will need to get to cover any gaps in coverage! Never be afraid to ask!
The days are getting longer, the cold weather is getting warmer, and you’re spending more time outside—this must mean that summer is almost here! We all can use some warm sunshine and better weather these days, but with the coming of summer it comes time to look at your Homeowner’s Insurance policy to make sure you still can have a great time this summer without any worry!
If you already have a pool you’ve likely added coverage for any pool-related mishaps that might occur, but if you are building a new pool (Even an above-ground pool!) you will have to let your insurance carrier know! Swimming pools create a whole new dimension of risk for any homeowner and will always need to be covered under their homeowner’s policy to make sure you’re covered if anything goes wrong!
As Bob Dylan sang in 1963, “The Times They Are A-Changin’”, and now in 2020 the song still holds true—we are facing drastic changes, and with these changes come a new set of challenges for just about everyone around the globe! With people needing to stretch their assets further and further, it becomes a necessity to trim down their expenses anywhere they can, and homeowner’s insurance is sometimes one of those expenses that some don’t know can be reduced through being proactive and by working with your insurance carrier!
Yes, there are some situations where you may have free home warranty coverage on your home. These scenarios differ and have their pros (Well…it’s free!) and their cons.
A home insurance policy is what you want to have when things like damage happens to your home through acts of god, fires, and theft. Each of these things are hard to swallow thinking about, but this is a necessity in the world of homeownership (And required if a house is mortgaged). These policies are renewed yearly, and price can vary depending on the coverage— and like most other insurance policies out there, you will have to pay a deductible when you make a claim!
Home mortgage protection, or mortgage protection insurance (MPI), is not to be confused with private mortgage insurance (PMI). While both insurance policies offer protection to lenders, MPI offers equal, if not greater, protection to you, the policyholder. PMI offers no assurances; it only comes into play if you default on your mortgage, thus protecting your lender. MPI, in contrast, protects your investment.
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