New Homebuyers Articles

What is Personal Property Coverage?

What Is Water Backup Coverage and Do I Need It?

What Is Loss of Use Coverage?

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?

What Is a Home Insurance Deductible?

What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Most recommend looking for a house to buy about five months before you want to move — however, there are a lot of factors to consider. Learn more from Farmers.

What Do You Need to Know Before Buying a House?

Before buying a house, you need to know what your credit score is, how much home you can afford, and how much you can borrow. Learn more here.

When Should I Get Homeowners Insurance?

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

Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Which Methods Can Help Secure Home Windows?

Why Do I Need Homeowners Insurance Coverage?

What Does Personal Liability Insurance Cover?

Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance Difference

Home Insurance provides coverage for the unexpected, while warranties can provide coverage from expected breakdowns of systems. Learn more from Farmers Insurance.

How Can I Help Prevent Pipes From Freezing?

Insulating water pipes in your home may prevent pipes from freezing. Find out additional ways to help keep pipes from bursting, from Farmers Insurance.

How Should I Prepare to Buy My First Home?

What Is Renters Insurance, and What Does It Cover?

What Does an HOA Do?

Fall Home Maintenance Tips : Farmers Insurance®

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

Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance

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

Old homes may have electrical system problems that require extra attention. Learn about potential electrical system issues and possible solutions.

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

Not all home renovations add the same value when selling your house. Learn about which common home improvements return the lowest value for your investment.

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

How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare For a Tornado Disaster?

Homeowner's Guide to Spring Home Maintenance

How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare for an Earthquake Disaster?

Moving? Take a Few Packing Tips From These Serial Movers

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

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

Whether you write it down, take pictures or shoot video, a home inventory can be a useful way to keep a record of what’s valuable to you.

How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare for a Flood Disaster?

Flood insurance can provide coverage in the case of flooding but Farmers can also help you prepare for a disaster as well. Learn more here.

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

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

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

How Much Homeowners Liability Coverage Should I Consider?

Does Home Insurance Cover Plumbing?

Nine Steps to Help Get Hurricane Ready

Moving

Here are a few things you should know if you're moving to a new home. Moving can be stressful, but getting insurance doesn’t have to be.