Climate change is on our doorstep, so now more than ever, it’s essential to consider the local climate when buying a new home. Not only is the current climate important, but experts suggest homeowners look towards the future. How will the next 10, 20 or 30 years impact your new purchase? The increasing frequency of […]
Recently, Insurify released its third annual American Homeowner Insurance report which offers a detailed forecast of insurance trends in the U.S. for 2025. States that have a high risk of wildfires and severe weather will see the largest increases in homeowners insurance premiums. According to the report, Louisiana will see the largest premium increases with […]
Homeowners insurance is a necessity to help protect your home, but there can be coverage gaps that you may not be aware of which can leave you unprotected. Flood and earthquake damage along with mold and other issues are excluded from most standard homeowners insurance policies. Here are some common exclusions that could leave you […]
A recent report from Insurance.com found that the average homeowners insurance rate for a $300,000 in homeowners coverage hit $2,777 per year which breaks down to $231 monthly. The cost of homeowners insurance in some states can be extremely expensive, for years Florida has been know to have the highest premiums in the nation. When […]
According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average U.S. insurance rate is $2,377 a year. The data also suggest that homeowners could see a 6% rise in rates by the end of the year which is in addition to the 20% increase over the two previous years. As climate change pushes […]
According to a new study from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company, monthly rent costs are actually cheaper than a monthly mortgage payment in 48 of the 50 most populous cities in the United States. Their analysis looked at mortgage principals, interest, taxes as well as homeowners insurance and they found that […]
This year many homeowner insurance companies have been raising their homeowner percentage deductible from 1% to 2% which could be a massive increase for policyholders who have to make a claim on their policy. It has led to many homeowners shopping their coverage as their out-of-pocket costs skyrocket. As the cost of claims increases, particularly […]
As more and more insurance companies stop writing policies in certain markets or cancel existing policyholders they find too big of a risk, homeowners are finding their policies cancelled or non renewed. While a cancelled policy is a shock, it doesn’t mean you need to panic. Following is a brief overview of what to do […]
As insurance rates rise at unprecedented rates, homeowners are cutting back on groceries, travel, dining out, and even medication to afford the cost of their insurance premiums. In even more shocking news, 1 in 10 homeowners are even consider moving to an area with lower premiums, according to a recent survey by Claimguide. According to […]
According to industry reports, homeowners are raising their deductibles to $5,000 to $10,000 to help offset the cost of rising premiums. While raising a deductible into the stratosphere will absolutely lower your homeowner insurance premium, it does mean that you will have to cover your deductible amount in the event you have to make a […]