Home Ownership Articles

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What Is Hazard Insurance for Homeowners?

What Is Earnest Money?

How to Lower Utility Bills

What Is the Right of First Refusal Clause?

What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?

How Do Rent-to-Own Homes Work?

Learn how rent-to-own homes work, including types of agreements, key advantages for aspiring homeowners and what to watch out for.

How to Insure Jewelry: Coverage Options & Steps

Learn how to insure jewelry, how jewelry coverage works under home insurance and what steps may help protect valuable items like engagement rings or heirlooms.

How to Shop for Homeowners Insurance: A Step-by-Step Guide

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Theft?

Mortgage Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance

High-Risk Homeowners Insurance Explained

Building vs. Buying a Home: Key Considerations

Moving? Here’s What You Need to Know

What Is a Homeowners Insurance Declarations Page?

A homeowners insurance declaration page is a summary of key details of your insurance policy. Learn what information is typically included in this document.

What Factors May Impact the Cost of Homeowners Insurance?

There are many factors that affect homeowners insurance premiums. Learn more in this article about how homeowners insurance cost is calculated.

Is Homeowners Insurance Tax Deductible?

Can Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal?

What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

What Do You Need to Know Before Buying a House?

When Should I Get Homeowners Insurance?

What Are Some Questions I Should Ask When Viewing a House?

Be ready to ask questions about the age of the roof when you view a home. Learn other questions to ask during a home viewing from Farmers®.

What Steps Are There in a Home Remodel?

Steps to remodeling a home: make a plan, set a budget and stick to it. Learn more from Farmers Insurance.

Which Methods Can Help Secure Home Windows?

How Can I Help Prevent Pipes From Freezing?

How Should I Prepare to Buy My First Home?

What Is Renters Insurance, and What Does It Cover?

What Does an HOA Do?

What Does an Umbrella Insurance Policy Cover?

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Condominium, According to Condo Owners

Condo ownership has many benefits, but it also has some drawbacks. Get advice on the pros and cons of buying a condo from Farmers Insurance.

When This Teacher’s School Shifted to Remote Learning, She Created a Tiny Classroom

Remote learning has created a need for effective home classrooms. Get ideas and tips on how to set up a tiny classroom at home.

You May Have Hundreds of Square Feet of Livable Space Hiding Away in That Dusty Attic

This Couple Closed on Their First Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Renovation Regrets? This Is How, Why and Where Renovations Can Go Wrong.

Their Home Sweet (First) Home Was Nothing Like They Imagined

Our Home Was Ready When Covid-19 Hit Because We Designed It to Accommodate the Unexpected

She Plays Drums, and the Downstairs Neighbors Have a New Baby: How Soundproofing Helped This Family (and Others) Restore Peace and Quiet

Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance

Fixing, cleaning and maintaining a home while it’s warm and dry is like shopping for winter holidays in July. It pays to get it done early — before bad weather can cause emergencies.

When the Small Business Is a Band, Musicians Turn Detective to Track Stolen Gear

Losing the tools of their trade — guitars, banjos and, yes, even tubas — is a band’s worst nightmare. These musicians learned the art of tracking down stolen and lost instruments and how to keep gear safe when they’re on the road.

Rethink Bacon, Laundry Baskets and Other Tips from a Couple Who Downsized to 536 Square Feet

Flipping Houses for Profit Looks Easy on TV. These Pros Know a Different Story.

Homeowner's Guide to Spring Home Maintenance

Your Home Isn't Selling? It Could Be the Mailbox's Fault

How Much Does Umbrella Insurance Cost?

Moving? Take a Few Packing Tips From These Serial Movers

What is the Difference between Dwelling Coverage and Home Insurance?

Dwelling coverage is one part of your overall home insurance policy and only covers your home's structure. Learn more about what dwelling coverage protects.

Is My Home Business Covered by Home Policy?

Your home insurance can cover most home-based businesses, but you may need additional coverage depending on your work. Make sure you're properly covered.

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