What is an Insurance Portfolio?  An insurance portfolio is the collection of coverage that protects your income, assets, and loved ones. Just like a financial portfolio, it should be well-rounded and tailored to your specific needs.  A strong insurance portfolio typically includes:  How Insurance…

  Why a Home Purchase Matters for Your Financial Health  For most people, a house is the largest purchase and investment they’ll ever make. Beyond the mortgage itself, it influences everything from your monthly budget to your long-term wealth strategy.  Unfortunately, many…

   A common question that comes up is whether mortgage insurance and life insurance are duplicative. While it may sound like they provide similar coverage, they work very differently, and one will offer far more direct value to a homeowner’s loved ones.  What is Mortgage Insurance?  Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is often required when a homebuyer makes a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase…

Builder’s Risk Insurance: What It Covers  This is the builder’s responsibility. It typically covers:  Important: This policy only lasts during construction and only protects the builder’s investment, not your personal property or liability.  Homeowners Insurance: When You Need It  You’ll…

Buying a newly built home is an exciting milestone. You’re getting a brand-new space with no prior damage, modern upgrades, and fewer repairs to worry about. But before you close, there’s one area that often gets overlooked: insurance.  Most buyers…

New construction is exciting, you’re the first to live there, everything is brand new, and repairs are unlikely to be completed anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean you can skip or delay insurance plans. In fact, there are specific insurance…

Here’s a breakdown of how they compare:  Coverage Type  Home Warranty  Homeowners Insurance  Purpose  Covers breakdowns of systems/appliances due to normal wear  Covers unexpected damage to your home or belongings  Cost  Usually paid upfront or included by builder  Paid annually…

Most people feel confident their homeowners or auto insurance has them covered — until life throws them a curveball. It’s not just major accidents or unexpected lawsuits that can put your savings at risk. Even small events can snowball into…

When it comes to insurance, location matters more than you might think. Whether you’re purchasing homeowners’ or auto insurance, insurers use a variety of geographic risk factors to determine your premium.   What Makes an Area High Risk?  Insurance companies rely…

How Homes Become Underinsured   Several common scenarios can lead to underinsurance:   Why Mortgage-Required Coverage May Not Be Enough   Your lender may only require coverage equal to the outstanding mortgage balance. This is often far less than the amount needed to…