On the declarations page of your new policy, look for the policy effective date. This is when your new coverage begins.

A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

Some consumers are turning to home warranties to replace the mechanical breakdown endorsement on a home insurance policy.

CheapInsurance.com reports that standard homeowners insurance excludes earthquake coverage, which varies by state.

Home insurance costs continue to rise, introducing a new factor to the housing affordability equation and impacting homebuyers.

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