| There are proven ways to get a low cost home | | | | very old houses. |
| owners insurance policy. It's a fact that home | | | | 4) The extent of coverage you buy. The wider |
| insurance in the US is high. However, it's also a | | | | the scope of your home owners insurance policy, |
| fact that most people are paying far much more | | | | the more you'd have to pay. |
| than they should. Here's how to get lower rates... | | | | 5) Safety and security features. You'll pay less for |
| To set the tone, you need to understand what | | | | a house that has dead-bolt locks and alarm |
| affects the cost of your home insurance policy. I'll | | | | systems than a comparable house that doesn't. |
| quickly take you through them because with such | | | | 6) Having more than one policy with the same |
| understanding you can make more informed | | | | insurer. Most insurers will give you discounts if you |
| decisions in lowering your homeowners insurance | | | | insure your car and home with them, for |
| costs. | | | | example. |
| 1) Your location. This generally checks how safe | | | | 7) Your deductible. This is the amount you must |
| you area is. This refers to how close you are to | | | | pay if you make a claim. The higher it is, the |
| a fire station or fire hydrant, a police station, the | | | | lower your premiums will be. However, care must |
| likelihood of perils and such. | | | | be taken to ensure you do not choose an |
| 2) What your house is built of. If your house is | | | | amount that would be difficult for you to pay. |
| built with bricks you'll pay less than if it is a frame | | | | Now that you know all these, here's a simple way |
| house. | | | | to get low cost home owners insurance within |
| 3) The age of your house. Newer homes are less | | | | minutes... |
| likely to attract a claim than older ones for the | | | | Visit at least three reputable quotes sites. Obtain |
| simple reason that everything is still new. | | | | quotes from them and then compare them to |
| Therefore, they cost far less to insure than old | | | | see which insurer offers the best price/value. It's |
| houses. Some insurance companies will NOT insure | | | | that simple but will save you so much. |