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New Homebuyers Articles

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Moving? Here’s What You Need to Know

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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

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What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

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What Do You Need to Know Before Buying a House?

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When Should I Get Homeowners Insurance?

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

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Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

A homeowners insurance policy may cover water damage if the cause was sudden, like a burst pipe. Learn more about what a home policy may cover from the professionals at Farmers.

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Which Methods Can Help Secure Home Windows?

Installing window locks and alarms can help secure windows in your home. Read more about how to secure windows from Farmers®.

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What Does Personal Liability Insurance Cover?

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Why Do I Need Homeowners Insurance Coverage?

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Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance Difference

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How Can I Help Prevent Pipes From Freezing?

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How Should I Prepare to Buy My First Home?

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What Does an HOA Do?

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Fall Home Maintenance Tips : Farmers Insurance®

Fall is a great time to create a home maintenance checklist in preparation for cold weather months. Get fall home maintenance tips from Farmers Insurance.

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

Are you planning to buy a home during the COVID-19 pandemic? Get tips from a couple that bought a house during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance

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Own a Home Built Before 1980? Your Electrical System Might Need Some Attention

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When it’s Time to Remodel, Some Home Renovations Pay For Themselves. These Upgrades Might Not.

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Take It From a Climatologist: When You Live in the Rainy, Windy Northwest U.S., Home Maintenance Issues Are Sneaky

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How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare For a Tornado Disaster?

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Homeowner's Guide to Spring Home Maintenance

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How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare for an Earthquake Disaster?

Farmers can help prepare you for an earthquake disaster. Learn more about earthquake insurance eligibility and how to prepare.

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Moving? Take a Few Packing Tips From These Serial Movers

When you've moved 85 times, you're officially a packing expert. Here, super movers share how they saved thousands on fees, and a near-perfect box labeling technique. (You'll thank us when you unpack.)

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High Winds Can Cause More Havoc Than You Think. Is Your House Ready?

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If I Love It, Should I List It? How Do I Take a Home Inventory?

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How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare for a Flood Disaster?

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Does Anything in My Home Warrant a Separate Insurance Policy or Coverage?

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How Do I Calculate the Replacement Cost of Belongings in My Home?

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How Much Homeowners Liability Coverage Should I Consider?

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Is Property in My Car Covered for Theft by My Home Insurance Policy?

If personal items were stolen from your car, your auto insurance won't cover the loss. Learn how Farmers home insurance can protect your personal items.

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Does Home Insurance Cover Plumbing?

Most home insurance policies don't cover plumbing problems, but they usually cover sudden, accidental events, like bursting from frozen pipes. Learn more.

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Nine Steps to Help Get Hurricane Ready

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