Real estate blog entries tagged with homeowner insurance

Blog entries tagged with "homeowner insurance":

homeowner insurance: Choosing the Right Home Owners Insurance for Your Situation - 07/17/08 01:19 AM

Buying a home is one of the most decisions you make in your life - whether it is a first home or one of many. Probably the next most important decision after purchasing a home is the time of homeowner's insurance you buy in order to ensure that your home is … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: About to Experience Foreclosure? 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Short Sale - 06/26/08 02:34 AM

About to Experience Foreclosure? 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Short Sale
In many communities across the country foreclosures continue to be filed against homeowners at a record pace. The bottom line is that if you are facing the specter of foreclosure yourself, you are not alone. Moreover, if you … (1 comments)

homeowner insurance: Before You Buy: The Top 3 Things Your Realtor Wants You to Know - 06/26/08 02:29 AM

Before You Buy: The Top 3 Things Your Realtor Wants You to Know
As you begin the home buying process, we’re glad that you’ve chosen to work with a Realtor. Because buying and selling real estate is what we do every day, we know three simple things that will really … (1 comments)

homeowner insurance: Things to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance - 06/21/08 12:31 PM

5 Things to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

1. Know about exclusions to coverage. For example, most insurance policies do not cover flood or earthquake damage as a standard item. These types of coverage must be bought separately.
2. Know about dollar limitations on claims. Even if you are covered for a … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: Will You Be Prepared this Flood Season? - 03/05/08 02:00 AM

Here in Naples and other parts of Southwestern Florida annual flooding is an unavoidable disaster. The pleasures of living near an ocean or on a beach are obviously not without their risks, and can be considerable. However, what you may not know is that inland living can be just as risky. … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: Understanding Homeowner Insurance - 01/23/08 03:18 PM

For nearly all consumers, owning a home represents a large investment. But suppose your home is vandalized or damaged by a storm? Having insurance can protect you from such unpredictable losses.
When purchasing insurance, it is important to READ YOUR POLICY. Your policy is the contract between you (the insured) and … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: Yes, You Do Need a Home Warranty - 10/26/07 07:23 PM

A lot of new homeowners get confused on the differences between a homeowners hazard insurance policy and a home warranty plan. And, many think that a warranty may not be necessary, assuming that they are like those questionable extended warranties they offer you on electronics and small appliances. Well, let me … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: Florida Seeks Homeowner Insurance Fix Amid Housing Woes - 10/10/07 10:27 PM

MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida's big push to slash homeowner insurance premiums, a major issue in a state hurt by a sinking real estate market, has turned to bust in the face of stiff opposition from the powerful property-insurance industry."It certainly didn't pan out," said Bob Milligan, the state's consumer insurance advocate."At … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: New Service To Offer Florida Residents Huge Savings On Homeowner Premiums - 10/04/07 11:07 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Floridians have had a rough time dealing with the increases in homeowner insurance rates subsequent to record losses due to recent hurricane activity. Finally, the State of Florida has found an avenue of relief from this strain.
In 2003, legislation mandated insurance carriers to provide discounts, credits, or … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: Attention Florida Home Inspectors - 10/04/07 12:28 AM

Floridians have had a rough time dealing with the increases in homeowner insurance rates subsequent to record losses due to recent hurricane activity. Finally, the State of Florida has found an avenue of relief from this strain.In 2003, legislation mandated insurance carriers to provide discounts, credits, or rate reductions for construction … (1 comments)

homeowner insurance: Simple Steps To Keep Home Insurance Costs Down - 08/14/07 11:06 PM

As homeowners insurance premiums rise across the nation, Bankrate.com writes a helpful story on ways to keep your premiums down. The tips may surprise you.
Some of the highlights include:
Don't think a series of small claims is better than one big claim. The smaller claims are more expensive to process for … (5 comments)

homeowner insurance: Buyer Tip: Let's Get It Straight - They're Not All Created Equal(ly)! - 04/20/07 11:23 PM

A Home Warranty is different from Homeowners' insurance.
While a Home Warranty provides coverage for items in a home that routinely need servicing (for example, air conditioning, ductwork, plumbing, appliances) -- Homeowners' Insurance provides coverage in the event of damage to a home (for example, fire damage).
Many sellers provide a Home … (0 comments)

homeowner insurance: 7 Savings Strategies for the New Year! - 02/05/07 10:20 AM

7 Savings Strategies for the New Year!By Belinda Walker, Edmonds Realtor®Edmonds WA Real Estate
Like many people today, you may find "too much month left at the end of your money"-especially after the holidays. Implementing both short- and long-term strategies to strengthen your family's economic foundation this year makes good cents (and … (2 comments)

homeowner insurance: Insurance Rates Slashes Here In Florida.... - 01/23/07 06:23 PM

Lawmakers approved the bill in the House and Senate by a combined 156-2 margin. And lawmakers from both parties celebrated a dramatic reversal from last year's bill increase.
The voice of the people were finally heard. This insurance rate slash came after many demonstration from policyholders as well as the determination of Gov. … (5 comments)