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10 Things to Know About Homeowners Insurance
There are plenty of people out there who simply don't know a lot about insurance. When it comes to buying a home, they might be eager to pick out the decor, arrange…
By: Melissa Wright
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What You Need to Know About Your Insurance Before Renting Your Place Out on Airbnb
You've probably heard about someone making it rich off Airbnb. Maybe you friend or neighbor's been really cleaning up by renting out their $800 a month apartment for $75…
By: Maurice Draine
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Insurance Options for Your Tiny Home
You've built, commissioned, or bought a tiny home. But your cozy dwelling won't feel entirely secure until you get the right protection for it. Unfortunately, insuring…
By: Maurice Draine
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Breaking Down Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy, from Coverage A to Coverage E
Owning a home requires maintaining adequate homeowner’s insurance. However, many homeowners don't quite understand what adequate coverage really entails. So, they look…
By: Maurice Draine
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Water and Flood Insurance: 6 Things That Aren’t Covered
Many homeowners still believe that homeowner’s insurance automatically includes water and flood insurance. That’s simply not the case. If you haven't checked your…
By: Maurice Draine
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How Smart Devices Can Protect Your Home and Help You Save on Insurance
Technology has already changed the way we work and play, but new electronic devices can also change the way we protect our homes (see An Intro to Usage-Based Auto…
By: Charlene Royston | Owner
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The Seas Are Rising – Do You Need Flood Insurance?
If you own or are contemplating buying a house in an area prone to flooding, you likely have a lot of questions. Will your policy cover flooding? Will all kinds of…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage? 5 Different Scenarios
Water damage is one of the most common claims home insurance policyholders file. Burst pipes, leaking appliances, and flooded basements often lead people to discover the…
By: Daryl Meyer
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The 5 Basic Types of Home Insurance Coverage You Need to Understand
Homeowners insurance is a necessity for anyone who owns a house. But homeowners insurance can be a bit complicated—it's less a single type of coverage than a bundle of…
By: Daryl Meyer
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How Insurance Companies Calculate Your Home Insurance Premiums
Insurance involves the pooling of funds from many customers to pay for the losses that some customers may incur. The premium that is determined is based on the…
By: Intact Insurance
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An Introduction to Mobile Home Insurance
Unlike homes constructed on a foundation, mobile homes are built in a factory, transported to a site, and anchored to the ground for stability. These differences expose…
By: Charlene Royston | Owner
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Homeowner’s Insurance in the Wildland-Urban Interface
Wildfires are mostly associated with the dry American West (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and nearby states). But changing weather patterns and, more…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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