The Bob Putnam Agency Blog: home insurance
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Thursday, January 5, 2023Both new homeowners and veteran homeowners can fall into common pitfalls when it comes to homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance isn’t always straightforward, and mistakes are often made when it comes to coverage and compensation. Make sure you don’t fall into these common mistakes with your home insurance policy. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 5, 2022One major milestone in your life is buying a home. To you, it may be your first reward for working so hard in life. With all the emotions surrounding a home purchase, it’s easy to miss steps that can cost you in the long run. One commonly missed opportunity for buyers is a home inspection. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 8, 2022The more you know about home insurance, the better equipped you'll be to navigate it. Here are five things you might not know on the subject: Some dog breeds raise your premiums more than others. Dog bites tend to cost insurance companies around $30,000 on average. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 15, 2022Home insurance is your ace in the hole when it comes to replacing or repairing your home following a loss. Without home insurance, you’d be forced to cover the costs yourself, which could take all your savings, depending on the severity of your loss and how much you have saved. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 9, 2021What does a garbage disposal have to do with homeowners insurance? A lot! If you take care of your garbage disposal, you can avoid filing damage claims for your home. Not filing lots of claims means you can keep your homeowners insurance premiums lower. So, how do you take care of a garbage disposal? READ MORE >>
Friday, April 9, 2021Buying a home means making one of the largest financial investments you will probably ever make. It’s imperative that you protect the property, and the most assured way to do so is to invest in homeowners insurance. It’s the benefit that will be there to help you should unexpected property damage occur. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 28, 2021 In every kitchen, there is a fire risk present. After all, cooking means using heat and electricity, and in either case, a spark could easily lead to a flame. That’s part of why kitchen fires are among the leading (and most expensive) causes of homeowners insurance claims in the nation. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 29, 2020 While home insurance covers many aspects of your home from a variety of dangers, there are a few key exclusions and limitations to keep an eye on when it comes to your home insurance policy. Your home’s roof is one of the most expensive areas of your home to insure, as it is the most difficult and expensive to replace. READ MORE >>
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