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Add caption Are you insured? Home insurance NJ can provide you coverage for various damages, from theft while you’re away from home to accidents caused by fire or weather. Our standard insurance policy covers your home in addition to any other structures on your property, such as a garage. It also typically covers the extra cost of living you may incur if you need to shift your living situation due to an insured loss. Check out these five tips to help you select the right home insurance policy and take full advantage of the policy you have. 1. Know your choices. It’s smart to look around, so get quotes from several insurance agencies before you make your choice. To learn about a company’s history in your location, think about getting in touch with your state insurance department or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Additional details can be found within consumer manuals and by asking your local insurance agents. 2. Don’t make assumptions about what’s insured. Floo...

Regular maintenance is essential for keeping a home fully operational. Without proper upkeep of your home, you can find yourself needing to make costly repairs or even causing permanent damage. It is easier to take some time here and there to provide proper home maintenance than it is to fix a problem once it has caused significant damage. Failure to provide routine maintenance can cause significant detriment to your home's value. The future of your home relies on regular inspections as well as adequate correct care. Proper Inspection of Air Filter(s): It can be surprising how long some homeowners may go without regularly changing their air filter(s). Many people do not think about changing their air filter(s) until after something has gone wrong. The higher the number of people living in the home, the more often you have to replace the air filter(s). The frequency at which the air filter(s) need to be changed increases even more for those living with pets. The number one cau...

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Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime. Often the property itself can be just as unique as the people who purchased it. Therefore, there are many factors that should be taken into consideration when purchasing homeowners insurance . When shopping for homeowners insurance there are many variables to consider before settling on a policy to protect your investment.  A few important questions you should know the answer to so you can purchase a homeowners insurance policy that adequately protects the property are: When was the homebuilt? How old is the roof? What kind of heating and cooling systems are installed? How much would the home cost rebuild? You should consider variables such as whether or not you have purchased a home in a flood zone or if your property is located in a climate that is prone to natural disasters. Go online to research the historic weather patterns for the area your home is located in as well as ...

Designed by Freepik Homeowners insurance is an all-encompassing insurance policy that covers destruction, as well as responsibility/liability, on the property. Obtaining homeowners insurance is just as important in Florida, as it is in every other state. With Florida being a coastal state, having a home covered by insurance can be a life-saving tool. Here are a few examples of provided coverage. Damages: Florida homeowners insurance covers these dimensions of damage in the event of a disaster. Explosion Sudden and Accidental Water Damage Fire and Lighting Theft Aircraft and Vehicles Vandalism and Malicious Mischief Windstorm or Hail Sudden and Accidental Smoke Damage Weight of ice, snow, or sleet Riot and Civil Commotion Coverage covers damage from windstorms, however NOT damage from coastal flooding. Coastal flood insurance must be obtained from https://www.floodsmart.gov Personal belongings: Examples of personal belongings that are covered by homeowners insuran...

Freepik A home has the potential to be the biggest investment that a person makes and with such a big investment it is important to ensure that the home's financial value is secure. In New Jersey, a homeowner's insurance policy can help make this happen, can prevent significant damage to the wallet of a homeowner, and provide the mental support needed in the case of an emergency that destroys their property. Finding the right policy can be difficult, but it is important for the consumer to ask themselves what they need in their policy and what the insurance provider they are researching can provide them with. 1. What does the policy cover? The homeowner must be aware of what their policy actually covers, and whether or not the policy provides the coverage that is required by their lender or banking institution. In many cases, the bank may require coverage of AT LEAST the cost of the mortgage. In addition to this, an insurance provider may require a minimum time of prop...