Insurance
HO insurance goes to school
When your kid goes off to college, he or she can leave under the protective umbrella of your homeowners insurance policy — if you properly open the canopy. The Insurance Information Institute (III) says the personal possessions of students who [...]
New trends up cost of homeowners insurance
What does Chinese drywall, living in coastal areas, lower home prices and credit scores have in common? They are all issues that can cost you more in homeowners insurance,
Job loss mortgage insurance
A growing number of job loss mortgage protection insurance policies help take the fear out of home buying, but the coverage is not for everyone. The not-for-everyone catch isn't
Starting a home-based business as an economic refuge? Insure it
Recession refugees who turn to a home-based business to make ends meet threaten their livelihood if they aren't properly insured. Homeowner policies limit coverage for work-at-home ventures and that
Renting a room for a fast buck? Think twice
If hard times has you renting out that empty room for some fast cash, you could be opening the door to a lot more cost, not less. The Insurance
Eat, drink, be wary at holiday house parties
Eat, drink, but be wary at home during holiday festivities. Collect car keys at the door, check your insurance policy, skip the oxycontin sales, hire a host, serve no-buzz
Housing special event-goers short term? Beware!
Not long ago, property managers were pitching Pebble Beach, CA home owners the idea of renting their homes when the U.S. Open next visits the Monterey County area
Should you house sporting, special event fans?
When the Superbowl, U.S. Open, World Series, Olympics, and other major sporting and entertainment events come to town, the community cashes in on an influx of visitors dining,
Vacant home insurance alert
Here's a market twist you probably overlooked: It may be cheaper -- and safer -- to keep a home for sale occupied, especially if it doesn't sell soon
Mortgage insurance tax deduction extended
Effective January 1, 2008, the "Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007," says, for those eligible, no taxes will be owed on any mortgage debt on a principal
SoCal wildfires won’t scorch insurance premiums
There's some good news on the home insurance front. After disaster hits, you expect homeowners insurance policy rates to rise, but that's not what's happening in California. Southern California's devastating
Spooky season for under-insured homeowners
Kids cavorting carelessly across your property. Playful pranks that become acts of vandalism. Party guests over doing it. Halloween can be scary. Before you put out the Halloween treats and










