homeowners insurance

Insurance policies can be hard for any consumer to fully comprehend, but first-time homebuyers are in a stickier circumstance than many after all, here you have a plan of insurance intended to protect your biggest asset, and it is not only difficult to comprehend but also has several caveats that, by not understanding them, could […]

by David Schaper RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: When it comes to weather-related catastrophes in the U.S., 2011 was a record year. A dozen disasters each caused damage costing at least a billion dollars. And one result, reports NPR’s David Schaper: those tornadoes, blizzards, floods, fires and hurricanes are driving up homeowner insurance rates. DAVID SCHAPER, BYLINE: […]

Every season brings with it a unique weather pattern, an interesting affect on plant life, and liabilities that leave homeowners at risk for expensive property and injury claims. Let’s take a look at each season and the unique risks homeowners need to look out for. Winter In the winter, homeowners face frozen, icy driveways and […]