Questions You Need To Ask When Buying Homeowners Insurance
Questions You Need To Ask When Buying Homeowners Insurance One of the scariest things about buying a home — besides the fact that it’s probably the most money you’ve spent in your life — is the uncertainty. And even homeowners insurance, the thing that’s supposed to give you peace of mind, has its own set of quandaries. To make the process just a little bit easier, we asked insurance companies what questions homeowners should be asking their agents, but aren’t. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a long-time owner in need of an insurance review, make sure you get the answers to these queries. Do I have enough coverage to rebuild my home from the ground up? Agencies agree that your policy should allow you to completely rebuild your home. “We recommend that you purchase an amount of coverage at least equal to the estimated replacement cost,” says State Farm spokesperson Rachael Risinger. Larry Thursby, vice president of Standard Auto & Product Property/Pricing at Nati...