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Home Buying Tip #10: Insights To Selecting Homeowner's Insurance!
The other day I asked one of my Preferred Service Team Professionals, Karen Bastian of American Family Insurance, the following question: "What are some things a buyer needs to know about making a decision on which homeowner's insurance policy to purchase for their new home?" Here's what Karen said:"There are several things to consider when purchasing a homeowner's insurance policy.First we'll look at the dwelling coverage, which is insuring the structure itself and anything permanently attached to the structure (such as kitchen cabinets). It's very important to make sure the policy is covering your house for replacement cost. There's software we go through to determine how much it would cost to rebuild your house if you had a total loss. You want to make sure they'll be able to rebuild your house just as it is. This is also why it's important to review your policy every year or two with your agent so you can continue to monitor the policy and it's coverages to make sure you're never underinsured.Replacement cost is also an important factor when it comes to your contents. The contents are everything you own in the house that isn't attached: your furniture, clothing, electronics, dishes etc. In ... more

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