Insurance tips for your home, apartment or condo
Can you really save if you choose to bundle insurance?
Before making insurance decisions, learn the benefits of bundling insurance and how it can help you save.
What is homeowners insurance and what does it cover?
When protecting your most valuable investment it's important to know if your home is properly insured for your needs. What are the policy coverages, forms and exclusions?
How do I know how much renters insurance to buy?
Tips to help choose accurate, appropriate limits for your personal property and liability coverage.
Maintenance tips for your home
Appliance maintenance to-dos for your home
Each of your home's appliances and systems may function better with regular maintenance.
Summer home maintenance checklist
Check out these interior and exterior home maintenance tips to consider while the weather is warm.
Reduce your home’s carbon footprint with solutions for a more sustainable home
State Farm® teams up with WattBuy to calculate your home carbon footprint and find renewable energy options in your area.
Tips for buying and selling a home
What is private mortgage insurance?
Depending on your down payment, private mortgage insurance (PMI) may be required. We walk you through PMI basics.
Building vs buying a home: Which is more cost-effective?
What are the benefits and costs associated with building a new home vs buying an existing home?
House hunting
Do your homework when starting the house hunting search.
Tips for renters
Renters guide: Are you ready to rent?
A guide to renting an apartment to help you understand what you and your landlord are responsible for.
Does renters insurance cover hotel stay and other unexpected questions
Most people know renters insurance covers their space. But what about its other perks? We review additional protections it may provide.
The lease signing process: What you need to know
Make sure you ask the landlord-tenant questions before signing a lease and moving in.
Tips for condo and unitowners
Condo insurance basics
Condo insurance coverage works in tandem with the condo association’s master policy. Learn how they work together to help protect you and your stuff.
How to decide if buying a condo is right for you
Weigh the pros and cons before you make the big decision.
Energy savings
Make your windows energy efficient
With these fixes, you can keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Energy saving tips for winter
Look at these tips to save money on winter energy expenses and help winterize your home wherever you live.
Tips for downsizing
Buying a home
There are advantages and disadvantages to buying or renting homes. What should be considered when looking for a home? Learn how to search for a home and what to consider when financing.
How to decide if buying a condo is right for you
Weigh the pros and cons before you make the big decision.
Tips around manufactured homes
Manufactured homes: How safe are you?
When it comes to wind and safety, how does your manufactured home rate?
Buying modern manufactured homes
Buying a manufactured or modular home can be confusing, but understanding the types, differences and what to look for helps.
Prevention tips
Wildfire safety tips: What to do before and after a wildfire
Whether it’s preparing your home, evacuating safely or recovering, these wildfire safety tips can help minimize risks and support your recovery.
What causes household mold?
Here's how to cleanup and help prevent mold in your house.
How to select the right safe for you
Choosing the right home safe starts with knowing the basics.
Why cleaning your chimney is important
Fireplace safety begins with proper care.
Fire safety equipment to have at home
Every home should work to be prepared with fire safety equipment to help in case of an emergency.
Weather related articles
Weatherproofing: how to prepare for a heat wave
Extreme heat preparedness for your home and vehicle.
Hailstorm safety tips
Hailstorms can cause significant damage to your home and possessions. Discover hailstorm safety tips and learn what to do during a hailstorm to help protect yourself.
Whole house water leak detection systems with automatic shut-off
Learn how to help prevent costly water damage and the different water leak detection systems with automatic shutoff valves available on the market today.
Calculators
Calculate how long to pay off a Home Equity Line of Credit
You can also use different loan amounts or monthly payments to see how quickly the loan could be paid.
Are you better off paying down debt or investing?
This pay off debt or invest calculator may help you decide which is the best choice.
Calculate how to start saving money for your dream purchase
Use this savings calculator to help make your plan today.
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