If you are considering renting out your home or a portion of your home as a short-term rental, one of your first concerns should be making sure you have the proper homeowners insurance for your rental property. The proper homeowners insurance coverage will make sure you are fully protected in the case of damage to […]
Florida, renowned for its stunning coastline and warm weather, has long been a popular destination for homeowners. However, amidst the tranquil palm trees and sandy beaches, a notable segment of Floridians holds a deep-seated skepticism towards home insurance companies. While it is essential to acknowledge that not all residents share this sentiment, it is worth […]
In most cases, when your homeowners insurance policy nears its end date, your insurer will send you a renewal notice to continue your coverage. However, in some situations, you could receive a nonrenewal notice which means your insurance company is no longer interested in having you as a customer. If your insurer chooses not to […]
According to research from The Ascent, in 2019, homeowners spent an average of $26,418 per year in housing costs, while renters forked up $17,809 a year. Homeowners must spend an additional $8,609 a year according to the data. Homeowners typically have expenses that renter’s don’t have to cover at all or are less expensive for […]
The cost of homeowners insurance has risen over the last few years due to a wide variety of factors that include rising inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain delays. This means that shopping your coverage on a regular basis is even more important. If you find a better deal you will need to switch insurers […]
Divorce takes not only a major emotional toll on a couple, but it also comes with a financial toll that you have to deal with before the ink is dry on the divorce papers. While separating your finances can be difficult, it is a necessity, and one aspect of a financial separation is dealing with […]
Purchasing a home is a major investment and protecting it with homeowners insurance is an absolute must. However, there are differences in insurance companies and just like every other consumer product, some insurers will be a better fit for your needs than others. Finding the right insurance company can take some time and research so […]
Insuring your home can be confusing, there are dozens of insurers to choose from and while most insurance policies are pretty standard, there can be differences. One issue that crops up is the difference between homeowners insurance and hazard insurance. If you are currently shopping for coverage and wondering how hazard insurance is different than […]
In Florida, the loss of homeowners insurance has become a serious problem. You may not have been affected yet, but you might be in the future. A recent announcement by Southern Fidelity Insurance that they will be liquidating their company means that 78,000 homeowners insurance policyholders will lose their coverage. This new failure marks the […]
It has always been possible as a homeowner to reduce your taxable income by deducting your property taxes and the mortgage interest you paid over the year. However, it may also be possible to deduct other home expenses, including your homeowners insurance premium (or at least a portion of it) if you are self-employed and […]