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Q: Our closing documents state that we need to acquire something called hazard insurance before the closing date. We knew we would need homeowners insurance, but we aren’t sure what hazar...
Q: We’re buying our first home, and we were surprised to see that our mortgage company requires that we provide proof of a homeowners policy—and that we pay for it through our escrow acco...
Q: We’re purchasing an older home and would like a home warranty to protect us from unexpected costs in the first year. The seller is not offering a warranty as part of the sale; can we a...
Q: Several of the home listings I’ve seen recently have included a home warranty, but the one I’d like to buy does not. I will have homeowners insurance—do I need a home warranty?A: There...
With more and more workplaces deciding to save on overhead costs by shifting to remote work, the options of where you choose to live are wide open. If you’ve wondered how to move to anoth...
Q: When I bought my home, it came with a 1-year home warranty. I haven’t really needed to use it, but some of the appliances are on the older side, so when I got the policy extension offe...
Q: A pipe burst in the basement while we were out for the day. We arrived home to 2 feet of water in the basement—and the shutoff snapped off in my hand when I tried to turn off the water...
Q: I’ve been seeing a lot of videos posted by neighbors from their Ring cameras. I’m intrigued, and like the idea of being able to see who’s at the door before I open it, but I might need...
Q: I’d like to get a security system to protect my home and family, but there are so many new options on the market that I’m not sure how to compare the plans. My neighborhood is full of ...
Q: I have both homeowners insurance and a home warranty on my primary residence and require that my tenants carry renters insurance for my rental properties. Does a home warranty for rent...
