More and more utilized, sometimes at the renter’s initiative, some other times at the request of the landlord, renter’s insurance still has a series of benefits which are not known by all. The number of residents purchasing insurance is showing…
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Time for a renters’ insurance checkup
Do you live in a rental apartment? Do you own a TV, laptop or a smartphone? An engagement ring maybe? What about a dog? Do you like having people over? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”,…
Renting with a pet roommate
Owning a pet comes with many amazing moments, but just as everything has a price, so does renting with one. Especially with dogs. After the challenge of finding a rental that is pet friendly, you’ll be paying the supplementary pet…
Protecting your peace of mind
Most people go through the process of renting a home; some spend years in rentals, others simply grab a house for a few months at a clip. In any case, financial pitfalls may await, so it’s important to understand the…
Renters’ insurance helps Millennials save the day
The nation’s young-adult generation is quietly breaking away from tradition and reshaping ideals to fit a more pragmatic way of life. As opposed to their parents, Generation Y – or Millennials as they are often called – delays some of…
Smoking bans gain ground
In an effort to protect people living in multi-unit housing from secondhand smoke, the town of San Rafael, California has passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for residents to smoke in their own homes if they share a wall…
Renter’s insurance specifics to help you safeguard your belongings
You’ve probably got auto insurance to protect your car, travel insurance to cover losses that might occur while traveling, or boat insurance to keep your vintage boat or personal watercraft afloat. What about your personal belongings? Are they protected in…
Renter’s insurance: facts and figures
The United States is currently home to more renters than at any time in the past 19 years. The turbulent real estate market turned many homeowners into renters; these days just 65 percent of U.S. residents own their homes, and…
Renter’s insurance myths debunked
Many renters don’t realize the importance of having renter’s insurance. Often this happens not because they choose to ignore the benefits, but because they are misinformed with regards to the possibilities. We’ve collected a few tips to help you avoid…
Living off campus? Don’t forget the renter’s insurance
For all the students out there, at this moment in your life, you’re either living in a campus or in a rented apartment. Those of you who live on the campus site don’t have to worry about renters insurance as…