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Questions About Homeowners Insurance
16 August 2004 What is homeowner?s insurance? It is insurance that protects a homeowner against loss from fire and other hazards that may impair the value of their home. "Is homeowners insurance a settlement cost?" Yes, it appears on the Good Faith Estimate as ... more...

How to Avoid Homeowner's Insurance Cancellation
(Lessons from Hurricane Katrina) October 14, 2005 By Robert J. Bruss Inman News As the homeowner victims of Hurricane Katrina are discovering, most homeowner insurance companies are not swift to fully pay even valid claims. Although ... more...

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Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance An insurance policy that covers property damage due to natural flooding. Flood insurance may be required on properties in a flood zone - the land bordering a stream which is subject to floods of about equal frequency; for example, a strip of the flood plain ... more...

Closing Costs
Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time transactional costs ... more...

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Dangerous Liaisons: Tips For Securing Homeowner's Insurance
Whether you are buying a home, selling a home, retiring or relocating homeowners insurance can be a tricky issue. Learning the basics of homeowners insurance is key to completing a smooth real estate transaction. Below are some important tips that can help you secure a homeowners insurance policy ... more...

Searching for CLUEs: What Homebuyers & Sellers Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance
Homebuyers and sellers should be aware about issues involving homeowners insurance and the C.L.U.E. database. C.L.U.E. stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange and is a collection of homeowners insurance claim history enabling insurance companies to access five years worth of prior ... more...

Blame It On the Rain: Protect Your Home With Hurricane, Wind, and Flood Insurance
Choosing the best insurance policies for your home can cause a lot of confusion. Many homebuyers are not fully educated about the coverage needed to protect a home or real estate investment. Many difficult situations can be caused by natural disasters. If you purchase real estate in or ... more...

Mortgage Glossary - A Glossary of Mortgage Terms You Should Know
Acceleration Clause A clause in a mortgage defining that the entire outstanding balance can become due and payable should mortgage default occur. If the entire balance is not paid, the property will be foreclosed.Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Mortgage with interest rates that may be adjusted by ... more...

What Is Homeowners Insurance Coverage?
Before attempting to find the best homeowners insurance coverage you should make sure that you are familiar with what homeowners insurance is and what it can do for you. A standard policy provides financial coverage to your house and the property within the house. Natural disasters, theft and ... more...

How To Save Money On Your Homeowners Insurance?
In order to save money on your homeowners insurance you have to consider several price determining factors. One of the biggest factors is whom your insurance provider ends up becoming. You should consider shopping around in order to get as many price quotes as possible. Try to get at least three ... more...

Hurricane Insurance Claims
Many homeowners along the Gulf Coast have spent decades making saving up and making mortgage payments on their homes. Unfortunately, hurricanes Rita and Katrina have wreaked havoc on the area and most of the homes in the area are either damaged or destroyed. Most of these homeowners are now ... more...

Are You Overpaying On Your Home Insurance Policy?
For many consumers the cost of daily living is becoming increasingly higher. High gas prices, rising automobile costs and the cost of buying a new home can be very troublesome. The additional cost of homeowners insurance has some consumers wondering why and silently complaining to themselves ... more...

Homeowners insurance: The mortgage connection
A home owners insurance is the cover for the house against natural calamities as well as liability. This covers the house and its contents but also other personal possessions which the house secures. The natural calamities include fires and winds. It covers thefts and vandalism as well. It is also ... more...

Government Money for Disaster Victims
It happened. Now it's time to rebuild. Get up! Do NOT let this break your spirit!Whether it's Hurricane Katrina or a freak accident, the government stands ready right now to help you recover from the disaster that devastated your home and/or your business. It doesn't matter whether you ran a ... more...

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