You know your house is protected by homeowners insurance, but what about the shed out back, the fence around your yard, or the detached garage where you park your car? Coverage for these structures is often overlooked, and many Massachusetts homeowners do not realize how limited it can be until damage happens. In this blog, we’ll explain how homeowners insurance applies to detached structures, what “other structures coverage” typically includes, and how to make sure every part of your property is fully protected. Continue reading Does Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Detached Structures?
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What Homeowners Insurance in Massachusetts Should You Have?
Whether you’re new to Massachusetts or looking to cover all your bases with a better homeowners policy, it’s important to know the local risks and insurance options available to you here in MA. While homeowners insurance in Massachusetts isn’t required, almost all property owners have policies that cover their homes and the belongings within—doesn’t it make sense to ensure you’ve fully covered all of this in the most common events and natural disasters? Continue reading What Homeowners Insurance in Massachusetts Should You Have?
New England Winter Damage and Your Home
It’s that time of the year when the Nor’easters of Massachusetts and surrounding states start grudgingly to give up ground to spring thaws—and that means it’s also time to assess the New England winter damage to your home. Some are dramatic and sudden, such as fallen trees and ice dams, others might not be apparent unless you’re looking for them or after the thaw happens. Below are common winter issues with homes, how to deal with them, and how homeowners insurance helps. Continue reading New England Winter Damage and Your Home
