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 […]
Nobody enjoys dealing with damage to their home or possessions and it all gets quite a bit more stressful if your insurer denies your claims or offers an insufficient amount to actually repair the damage. However, consumers do have options if their homeowners insurance claim is denied or they are unhappy with the settlement offer, […]
An insurance deductible is simply the amount that you have to pay any time you make a claim on your policy before your coverage kicks in to cover the rest of the loss. Most types of insurance come with a deductible and the deductible amount can range as low as $100 well into the thousands […]
According to a recent report from the United States Geological Survey, roughly half of all Americans are at risk for earthquake damage. The data shows that 143 million Americans live and work in areas that have at least some potential for earthquake shaking that could possibly damage houses and buildings. This breaks down to 57 […]
Your home is usually your most valuable asset and protecting it with insurance is a necessity. However, homeowners insurance can be confusing and understanding the various components is important to make sure you are fully protected. Here are a few things to look at when shopping for an insurance policy: Replacement Vs. Actual Cash Value […]
Saint Simons Island, Georgia is a beautiful family friendly area amongst the barrier islands. Paying for homeowners insurance is never fun but for most of us it is a necessity. If you have a mortgage on your property your lender will require that you carry a homeowners policy in order to protect their investment. However, […]
ValuePenguin recently analyzed the cost of housing in major Florida cities and found that some cities in the Sunshine state are much more affordable than others. Housing costs varied by a mind boggling 161 percent with Lakeland being the most affordable, housing costs there run $7,992 a year while Coral Springs costs a whopping $20,868 […]
While the majority of insurance experts recommend shopping your insurance coverage on a yearly basis (that is still solid advice) staying loyal to your current insurer can also be a great way to save some coin. Shopping your coverage is a great way to make sure you are getting a fair price on your coverage […]
The new republican tax plan may have an impact on your homeowners insurance that you should be aware of, in fact if your home is destroyed by fire, flood or other covered perils next year you will most likely not be able to claim the losses on your taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, […]
North Carolina is a beautiful state to live in but homeowners insurance can be expensive, especially if you live near the coast. The average premium for an HO-3 policy, which is considered the standard for single family homes in North Carolina, is $1,008, which is roughly 8 percent lower than the national average of $1,034. […]