Renters are being asked to be adopt practices of increased responsibility for their possessions. Currently, signing a lease doesn’t always require renter’s insurance, but this is slowly turned into a compulsory requirement. A survey of large apartment owners by the…
Author: Erica Rascón (page 2)
Tips for Using Your Apartment as a Vacation Rental
Websites like AirBnB and VRBO make it seem easy to turn your rental into an income property. Simply create a profile, take a few good pictures, and wait for the offers to start rolling in, right? Not quite. There are…
True stories: Why real life guys bought renter’s insurance
Four male renters share their stories on the events that lead to policies. If you’ve lived a pristine life, it’s easy to think that renters insurance simply isn’t worth the cost. It only takes one event to remind you that…
Get ready before you need to file a renters insurance claim
No one wants to imagine the worse befalling your rental yet the reality of natural disasters and crime is too prevalent to ignore. Don’t wait until it is time to file a renters insurance claim to learn the best course…
Need insurance? Factors influencing your renters insurance rate
Shocker: you and your neighbor are paying different rates for renters insurance. You both live on the same side of town, in the same community, in the same sized unit. What gives? There are quite a few factors that determine…
3 Renters, 3 Reasons for Renters Insurance
Learn three great reasons to invest in renters insurance from renters just like you! With all of the hiccups that life may throw your way, a safety net definitely comes in handy. Renters insurance provides a safety net for tenants.…
Got pets? Get renters insurance
You thought you got off easy by locating an apartment community that doesn’t require renters insurance. Truth is, you’re better off with it than without it, especially if you own a pet. When you’re looking down into the beautiful hazel eyes…
Stay protected against summer hazards with renters insurance
With summer in full swing, you may be thinking about your next vacation rather than the necessity of renters insurance. Summer, however, is the perfect time to invest in coverage. Enjoy visitors, travel and summer weather with the financial safety…
7 reasons why young adults need renters insurance
While renters insurance is suitable for all renters, the benefits are especially relevant for young adults. 80 million Echo Boomers, Americans ages 17-31, are sweeping up rentals across the nation. It’s important for this group to pick up renters insurance…
Not all projects are DIY – prevent accidents during home repair
Knowing when to take on a task yourself could be the difference between success and danger. Thinking about saving money on a DIY project? Congratulations on being brave and creative. But before you take the plunge, consider which projects are…