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Home Owner Insurance- Why You Need It and Don't Want to Buy a Home Without It!




By John R. Blakefield

So you have finally decided to own your own home! No more throwing money to a landlord, dealing with noisy neighbors tromping above you at all hours of the night, and begging your landlord to fix the fence, again. You can settle in a warm comfy couch, watching the TV with the surround sound system blaring without the old man next door banging on the wall to be quiet.

This home will probably be one of the greatest investments of your life, and you don't want to lose it to something that is beyond your control. So how do you protect your house and investment? By getting home owner insurance.

This home owner's insurance should cover the price of the house as well as the mortgage. In response to inflation and appreciation, the home owner insurance should address this annually as the terms change.

The insurance should address disasters. Does it allow you to have temporary housing until the problem can be solved?

It is not uncommon to take inventory of the items in the home so that if something is stolen or destroyed, the insurance company and you will have a good idea as to what the contents of the house are worth. This can save you from getting a smaller amount of money than what you really should have. Generally, the insurance should cover about 50% of the total contents in the house.

Be sure to see what safety objects you may need in order to qualify for home insurance. Perhaps you need to have a certain amount of smoke detectors per square feet or an anti-theft system that will help keep thieves away. Certain safety devices can assist in protecting your home so you don't have to go through the hassle of going through the insurance company to get the money you need to replace your items. It is always good to know that the insurance is there if the unfortunate happens.

Do you have pets? They can cause messes and damage that you can have covered buy home owner's insurance. This is especially important to avoid any law suits that may occur if your pet harms another person.

If you are in an area subject to floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, or tornados, look into these extra items for your home. You can never be too prepared when it comes to your home, family, and place of life. The home is often a solid point for families to live around, and life would be devastatingly difficult if you were to lose your home or the things in it if you weren't prepared.

Be sure to ask your agent all the necessary details and programs that might be offered. Also, go with a reputable company that has licenses and referrals.

Protect your family and investment by getting home owner insurance. It really can be a blessing in a time of need or hardship. You will have the peace of mind that you will be taken care of if something would to happen.



 
 
About the Author
John R Blakefield is a mortgage and real estate specialist. For more information, articles, news, tools and valuable resources on home mortgages or investment loans, refinancing, debt solutions, visit this site: http://www.scourtheweb.com/mortgage/.

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