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Home > Blog > Home Insurance Tips for First-Time Buyers
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016

Home Insurance Tips for First-Time Buyers

close up of houseWhen it comes to purchasing a home, most people are excited. In particular, first-time home buyers are thrilled throughout the process. From house hunting to collecting paint swatches, every aspect of the process is welcomed to them. It’s during this time that many first-time buyers fail to truly consider their home insurance, which could be problematic in the future. If you are a first-time buyer, you should consider these tips to ensure you’re purchasing the right insurance for your new house.

Consider All Types of Losses that Could Jeopardize a Home

Even though your goal may be to have the perfect life, there are many things that could go wrong. In particular, there are a myriad of things that could threaten your home. The best course of action to reduce the impact of these threats is to have the right amount and the right type of home insurance. Since home insurance policies do not cover all possible threats to your home, consider adding flood insurance and earthquake insurance when appropriate.

Choose Your Deductible Based on What You Can Afford

Home insurance is one way to avoid paying significant amounts of money following a loss. Instead of paying for repairs to the structure of your home, you simply pay your deductible in order to get your insurance claim going. With that in mind, it’s important for you to choose an insurance deductible that you can afford. Often, many homeowners choose a higher deductible to lock in premium discounts; however, that strategy may make it difficult to pay your deductible.

Minimize Risks to Get the Best Rates

Although you don’t know exactly what factors are considered by insurance companies when they rate policies, you can take an educated guess. Your goal should be to avoid these risks to ensure you get the best rate on your home insurance. For instance, choose a location with a low crime rate or purchase a home with a security system to reduce the cost of insurance. The more risks you eliminate, the cheaper it will be to ensure your home.

One of the best ways to save on your home insurance is to consider what affect your new home may have on your policy. As a first-time home buyer, you can make choices during the purchase stage that will decrease your risks, and ultimately the cost of your insurance.

Get a quote today. Call Raymond Longoria Insurance at (888) 296-0345 for more information on Laredo home insurance.
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