What every homeowner should know about their property insurance
Insurance is required on a home by the mortgage company, but homeowners rely on it for peace of mind also. Unfortunately, people may not take the time to investigate their policy and what it covers until they need to file a claim, which could be too late. While it may not seem like the best use of your time, an in-depth visit with your property insurance agent once a year could be valuable to you if you have losses and could increase your peace of mind. The following are some questions you can ask your insurance agent: What is the insured value of the policy and the replacement cost of your home? Insured value is the amount that would be paid for a total loss but replacing the home could cost more than that amount. What is the deductible? Higher deductibles on the first amount of the loss are one way to lower the cost of the premium. It may sound good when you're having to pay for the policy but feel very different at the time you file a cla...