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 >>
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 When you look for a rental property, you might face certain limitations. One of the most common is an occupancy limit. That's a restriction on how many people can live in the home. Why do these exist? What is their importance? You might think that landlords don't have a right to refuse you an apartment or house you want to rent. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 If you're planning to get married, congratulations! You're taking a big, life-changing step. That said, you're going to have to take care of quite a few legal hurdles to make it official. Marriage often changes your residency status. Instead of living as a single person, you will now live with your spouse. READ MORE >>
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