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Whether you own your home or rent, you need insurance coverage for your belongings. If you own your home, you’ll need insurance for the structure and property itself in order to get a mortgage. And if you have a condo or townhome, your home insurance may be partially covered by your association fees. To help answer your questions about all of the various types of home insurance available, check out these articles from our experts.

While you may not relish the idea of putting up your own Christmas lights every year, you may worry about your liability if you hire someone to do it for you. Since the question of who’s responsible if someone gets hurt hanging your lights isn’t a black and white issue, it’s a good idea to...

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Whether you’re having a well installed or you own a home with a well, you have certain legal requirements and practical responsibilities to fulfill. These obligations fall into three basic categories: permits, licenses and insurance. Let’s look at how these issues might affect you. Permits Many governments from states to regions, counties and communities require home...

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While no one wants to consider the possibility of a tornado hitting their home, it only takes one storm cell moving in an unexpected path to cause significant damage. If you don’t want to risk being out-of-pocket for any damage a severe storm can cause, be sure to take these insurance steps before a tornado...

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Unfortunately, a tornado can hit any home at any time – whether you have adequate warning or not. Since even a relatively weak tornado has the power to do substantial damage to your property, it’s wise to learn what kind of tornado damage your home insurance policy will cover and what you’ll likely have to...

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One of the most common misconceptions with insurance against flooding is that homeowner’s insurance covers floods. Only flood insurance, issued through the National Flood Insurance Program, offers that protection. In 2014, about 5.3 million homeowners in the country had flood insurance. Only people living in special flood hazard areas or high-risk flood areas, and have...

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If you live along the coast of the eastern or southern United States, it’s impossible to know when a storm like Katrina or Sandy will hit and cause widespread destruction. That doesn’t mean you can’t be as prepared as possible from an insurance standpoint. Of course, it’s absolutely crucial that you purchase flood insurance since...

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While having a homeowners insurance policy can cover you against a wide variety of expensive scenarios, there are several exclusions you may not realize. Whether you’re in the market for a new home insurance policy or you just want to be better prepared in case you need to file a claim, it’s a good idea...

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Today, more and more mortgage lenders are requiring interior insurance when you purchase a condo or town home. In fact, interior (or condo) insurance is readily available, and it’s a good idea to purchase it whether your lender requires it or not. Condo insurance covers everything inside your unit, from your possessions to the drywall,...

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There are many regional areas in the United States that are hot beds for tornado activity. If you live in the Midwest or another area of high risk, then tornado insurance is an important consideration. Learn about the basics of tornado insurance so that you can properly protect your home in the event of damage....

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Finding a reliable and affordable home insurance company is a necessary process for any homeowner. Given that your home is likely the most valuable investment you own, great care should be taken to ensure your property and belongings are properly protected. Learn how to shop for a home insurance company with these simple tips: Get...

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