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What Is a homeowners insurance peril and how does it work?
Roberto Jimenez Mejias/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Homeowners insurance perils are unpredictable events that cause damage to…
Does homeowners insurance cover septic tanks?
If you have a septic system rather than municipal sewer services, you know how important it is to properly maintain…
What is an alienation clause?
Fat Chance Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways An alienation clause is common in mortgages, giving a mortgage lender the right to…
How to price your home for a perfect sale
Key takeaways When selling a home, it's important to find the right balance between overpricing and underpricing. Your home's list…
When and how to fight a denied homeowners insurance claim
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Reviewing your home insurance policy before a claim occurs can…
No-doc mortgage: What is it and can you still get one?
Key takeaways A no-doc mortgage offers a way to get a home loan without some of the income and employment…
What is a short sale?
Key takeaways A short sale is when a mortgage lender agrees to allow a homeowner to sell their home for…
What are homeowners insurance premiums and how do they work?
Key takeaways Homeowners insurance premiums are the amount you pay for your home insurance policy. The average cost of home…
What is a HELOC?
Key takeaways A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a variable-rate form of financing that allows you to cash…
Will a ‘silver tsunami’ solve the U.S. housing shortage?
Key takeaways There's a housing shortage in the U.S., with more demand for homes than there is supply of available…
