Insurance tips for your home, apartment or condo
Is bundling insurance worth it?
Bundling insurance, such as auto and home, can be a great way to get discounts, but that’s not all! Discover why bundling makes sense for savings and more.
What is homeowners insurance and what does it cover?
After investing in your home, it's important to have it insured properly. What are all the policy coverages, forms and exclusions?
How do I know how much renters insurance to buy?
For renters insurance, finding the right balance means choosing accurate, appropriate limits for your personal property and liability coverage.
Maintenance tips for your home
Appliance maintenance to-dos for your home
Regular upkeep of all of your home’s appliances and big systems is a must-do that ensures these investments work well and have long, productive lives.
Summer home maintenance checklist
Check out these interior and exterior home maintenance tips to do 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 to 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.
Steps to buy a house
Are you ready to buy a home? Get an idea of what to expect before and during the process of buying a home.
House hunting
House hunting can be a time-consuming process, but with some research and foresight, you may be able to avoid wasted time and expensive risks.
Tips for renters
Is renters insurance required?
Renters insurance protects more than your belongings in the event of a loss. Learn about what renters insurance covers and how it can help you.
Does renters insurance cover hotel stay?
Renters insurance may offer support for hotel stays and temporary housing costs when your rented home becomes unhabitable due to a covered claim.
Signing a lease: What you need to know
When signing a lease, it’s important to prepare, understand your lease agreement, and ask the right questions of your landlord.
Tips for condo and unitowners
What is HO-6 insurance?
Condo insurance coverage works along with the condo association’s master policy. Learn more about how they work together to protect you and your stuff.
Pros and cons of buying a condo
Thinking about buying a condo? Take a look at this list before you make the big decision. It’ll help you weigh the pros and cons of condo living.
Energy savings
Make your windows energy efficient
Make your windows energy efficient with simple DIY updates, such as installing storm windows and sealing air leaks with caulk or weather stripping.
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 homes and what to consider when financing.
Pros and cons of buying a condo
Thinking about buying a condo? Take a look at this list before you make the big decision. It’ll help you weigh the pros and cons of condo living.
Tips around manufactured homes
Manufactured homes: How safe are you?
When it comes to manufactured home and mobile home safety, what can you do? We share some statistics and tips that can help keep you safer.
Buying a manufactured home
This guide can help clear up some of the confusion that comes with buying a manufactured or modular home.
Prevention tips
Wildfire safety tips: What to do before and after a wildfire
Learn essential wildfire safety tips to help protect your family and property. Discover how to prepare for wildfires and recover safely afterward.
What causes household mold?
Here are ways to cleanup and prevent household mold.
How to select the right safe for you
Home safes are available in a variety of types and have ratings to indicate how secure they are. Read on to select the best type for your needs.
Why cleaning your chimney is important
Fireplaces provide warmth and ambiance in the winter, but build-up can occur in the flue and be hazardous. Learn how to keep a clean chimney.
Fire safety equipment to have at home
Every residence should be prepared with home fire safety equipment to help in case of an emergency.
Weather related articles
Weatherproofing: how to prepare for a heat wave
As the summer approaches, it’s critical to consider how to prepare for extreme heat. We’ll discuss heat safety tips for your home and vehicle.
Hailstorm safety tips
These hailstorm safety tips can help you stay safer when hail is in the forecast.
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 water shut-off valves available on the market today.
Calculators
Calculate how long to pay off a Home Equity Line of Credit
Use this calculator to help determine the number of months necessary to repay a home equity line of credit in order to meet your financial goals.
Are you better off paying down debt or investing?
This calculator may help you decide if paying off what you owe, or investing your money and letting it grow, is the right strategies to meet your financial goals.
Calculate how to start saving money for your dream purchase
From home renovations, to adding a car, calculate the time and money you need to make your next dream become a reality.
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