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Keep homeowners liability insurance rates down with dog training tips

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Angela Linders

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Knowing how to keep your pet under control can translate into a lower risk of premiums-hiking incidents. Most dogs are wonderful furry family members, which means that you’d never really think of the connection between Rover and how much you pay for homeowners liability insurance. However, losing control of your pet could lead to lawsuits, insurance claims, and other problems you may never have considered. Responsible dog ownership means keeping control, and that typically requires basic training. By taking the proper steps to prevent avoidable problems, you can keep your…

Tiny home insurance encourages some renters to buy

July 27, 2016July 25, 2016 H. Cutner

In the debate between renting and becoming a homeowner, the cost of premiums can be a deciding factor. Tiny home insurance is a type of coverage that is growing in popularity. As the cost of land and housing rises in many places, many people have looked to downsize. This trend has only accelerated with the growing popularity of minimalist lifestyles. A tiny house is a term that usually refers to a home that is around 400 to 500 square feet or less. Over the last decade, these very small structures…

Homeowners insurance premiums headed downward

January 30, 2014January 28, 2014 G. Turner

From the start of this year, it is clear that the direction rates are taking overall is downward. According to a recent rate report that has been released, homeowners insurance premiums are among the forms of coverage that are experiencing declines as of the start of 2014. This report took into account the 12-month premiums that are paid by consumers in the United States. By the close of 2013, the average annual homeowners insurance premium in the United States had fallen to $822, when compared to where it had been…

North Carolina home insurance rates could rise by over 25 percent

January 8, 2014January 6, 2014 G. Turner

Insurers in the state are seeking a massive average increase to follow large hikes over recent years. If the proposals of insurers of the state are accepted, the North Carolina home insurance rates could increase by an average of 25.3 percent, representing yet another major spike in the amount that residents will need to pay in order to maintain their coverage. The amount that is being sought in terms of increases varies from one region of the state to the next. For example, the changes requested for the rates of…

The cost of homeowners insurance and taxes forces “Extreme Makeover” family to sell

January 1, 2014December 30, 2013 Julie Campbell

The lucky family that received free home rebuild after their previous residence has now listed the property. A family that was given a “Extreme Makeover” for their house after Hurricane Ike had destroyed it, has now put the Houston residence up for sale because they are unable to continue to afford the cost of homeowners insurance coverage and the taxes. Moreover, they have been forced to drastically reduce the list price because of the struggling real estate market. Home buyers who will be able to afford the taxes and the…