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10 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
Raise your deductible. If you can afford to pay more toward
a loss that occurs, your premiums will be lower.
Buy your homeowners and auto policies from the same company.
You’ll usually qualify for a discount. But make sure that the savings
really yields the lowest price.
Make your home less susceptible to damage. Keep roofs
and drains in good repair. Retrofit your house to protect against natural
disasters common to your area.
Keep your home safer. Install smoke detectors, burglar
alarms, and dead-bolt locks. All of these will usually qualify for a discount.
Be sure you insure your house for the correct amount.
Remember, you’re covering replacement cost, not market value.
Ask about other discounts. For example, retirees who are
home more than working people may qualify for a discount on theft insurance.
Stay with the same insurer. Especially in today’s
tight insurance market, your current vendor is more likely to give you a good
price.
See if you belong to any groups—associations, alumni
groups—that offer lower insurance rates.
Review your policy limits and the value of your home and possessions
annually. Some items depreciate and may not need as much coverage.
See if there’s a government-backed insurance plan.
In some high-risk areas, such as the coasts, federal or state governments
may back plans to lower rates. Ask your agent.
Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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Preston Hollow Real Estate Agent - Park Cities Luxury Estates
If you're in the Home & Real Estate market to buy or sell your home in the Preston Hollow, Park Cities, Highland Park areas, call me. You can rely on my 24 years real estate experience, legal background and local market knowledge. My strengths are service, negotiations, diplomacy and making the home buying and selling process fun and easy for you. I grew up in Dalton, Georgia around my family's jewelry business. I learned at a very early age how to place my clients on the pedestal they deserve. Getting you what you want is my ultimate aim.
Designations, Affiliations, Awards: Certified Residential Specialist; Accredited Buyer's Representative; Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist; Certified Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Negotiating Specialist; Founding Associate Keller Williams Elite; Keller Williams International Gold Medalist
BERNICE EDELMAN
Dallas Realtor
Keller Williams Elite Properties
8201 Preston Road, Ste: 265
Dallas, Texas 75225
214-420-3771 Office
214-384-7700 Cell
bedelman@kw.com


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