Wednesday, January 27, 2021If you plan to rent your next home, then you will have to meet several conditions set by your landlord. Along with signing your lease and undergoing a background check, one of the other requirements you are likely to face is a demand that you buy renters insurance, namely renters liability coverage. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Are you planning to rent a home for the first time in your life? Maybe you are young and just starting out. Maybe you have previously owned a home, but would rather not deal with the responsibility (and cost) of maintenance and upkeep. In any case, renting for the first time is going to be a big step, and it might even feel a bit overwhelming at times. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 When you rent a home or apartment, your landlord might require you to buy renters insurance, namely liability coverage. By asking you to do so, the landlord ensures that you can take responsibility for accidents in your home and reduce their own liability for renting you the space. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 28, 2020 House fires and apartment fires are unfortunately common. Candles are left burning, stoves and ovens are left unattended, cigarettes aren’t put out properly, etc. While it’s important to keep in mind these dangers and be cautious of potential threats, accidents happen. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 29, 2020Home and renters insurance policies typically come with general liability coverage, which protects the homeowner and their family in case of lawsuits regarding bodily injury and property damage. What a lot of homeowners don’t know is that this general liability coverage often extends to pets of the family. READ MORE >>
Sunday, April 26, 2020A majority of landlords now require every tenant to carry renters insurance. This insurance is designed to protect the renter, their property and the tenants around them. Renters insurance covers three main areas: Liability: Liability insurance covers bodily injury and property damage that the renter may cause to someone else. READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 22, 2019Rent these days isn’t cheap. In Texas, the statewide average rent was $1,020 for a 1-bedroom, and $1,240 for a 2-bedroom apartment—both higher than the national average. The median rents in the four most-expensive cities (Dallas, Houston, Austin and Plano) were each more than $1,500. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 21, 2019Rents are going up these days, and to make ends meet, a lot of people decide to share apartments or rental homes with roommates. If you have the space and interest in doing so, you can often find having a roommate great for cost savings and social support. READ MORE >>
Friday, April 19, 2019Theft is an ongoing issue in many areas. No matter what steps you take, you may find your home is at risk. If you rent or lease your home, renters insurance can be very valuable in these cases. It can give you a wide range of protections from many risks. One of those risks is theft. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 6, 2019For families, taking a vacation often proves expensive. American Express estimates that, for a family of four, the average trip cost per person ranges between $1,000 and $5,000. That’s a cost you probably can’t afford at the drop of a hat. Yet, unwarranted vacations sometimes arise because of problems in your home itself. READ MORE >>
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