Make Sure You Have Enough Homeowners/Condo Insurance

Homeowners

You never know if and when something will happen — whether it’s a big catastrophe or something less destructive – so you need to be prepared!

It’s essential to choose the right company, the right price, and the right coverage for your specific situation. 

Keep in mind, homeowners insurance is really a collection of different kinds of coverage such as fire, theft, liability and windstorm wrapped up into a single policy.

Whether you’re a current homeowner who may need to upgrade your coverage or a potential new buyer who is purchasing home insurance for the first time, review these steps so you have the right coverage for YOU:

How Do You Determine Coverage?

Your coverage should be based on the square footage of your home, but it must also factor in how much it will cost per square foot to rebuild in case of disaster.  

In the Fort Bragg area, it runs about $160 – $225 per square foot to build a home. So if your home is around 2,000 square feet, it could cost between $320,000 – $450,000 to build. That price could be higher in certain areas like Southern Pines and Raleigh. The cost depends on the layout, finishes, upgrades, location, and anything that adds value to the home.

Your insurance company will most likely require you to purchase coverage that insures 80% of the replacement value of the home.

Be sure to take into consideration everything that you have inside the home, which will also need to be replaced in the event of disaster.

Do You Have Enough Coverage?

Get current information about what your home is worth today, and how much it would cost to rebuild it.

Make sure that your deductible is set at a price that you can afford in the event that you must rebuild or do extensive repairs to your home.

If you’ve got a special art collection or a home office with equipment and supplies, you should be sure to let your agent know so that they can inform you about any additional riders that might be necessary.

What About Flood Insurance?

Since Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Florence, there are some homes in the Fort Bragg area that require flood insurance. This is especially true for areas that are near creeks and river connected to the Cape Fear River that experienced major flooding during those disasters.

In many cases in our area, you might not need flood insurance, but talk to your agent about coverage for flooded basements that tend to occur in this area.

Being covered for the water damage from a flood in your basement is different than having flood insurance.  Talk to your insurance agent about the difference and make sure you’re covered if you end up with water in your basement.

Do You Need to Upgrade?

For current homeowners, meet with your insurance agent to discuss what coverage you have now and let them know about any new home improvements or any new possessions that should be included in your policy.

Your agent will come out and document these upgrades, take photographs, and let you know if you will need additional coverage.

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I'm Keishla and I love helping military veterans and first time home buyers in the Fort Liberty, North Carolina area make their first home more affordable. I also love helping sellers looking to move up to their forever home. Let me know how I can help you make your real estate dreams come true. 

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KEISHLA THOMAS, Army VETERAN AND Army WIFE, SPECIALIZING IN FIRST-TIME HOME BUYING AND Military RELOCATION