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Florida flooding focuses attention on uninsured Americans
2023 marked a year of historic downpours for Florida, with record-breaking flash floods in Fort Lauderdale in April and double-digit…
Best cheap homeowners insurance in Chicago
Securing home insurance in Chicago comes with its challenges, as the average premium now stands at $2,560 for $300,000 in…
How many people can be on a mortgage?
Key takeaways While there is no official maximum number, lenders generally accept no more than four borrowers on a conventional…
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…
