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Moving? Here’s What You Need to Know
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What Is a Homeowners Insurance Declarations Page?
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What Factors May Impact the Cost of Homeowners Insurance?
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Can Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal?
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Is Homeowners Insurance Tax Deductible?
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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?
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What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

Home inspectors check the safety of the interior and exterior of the home after you place an offer on a home. Learn more about home inspections from Farmers.
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What Do You Need to Know Before Buying a House?

Before buying a house, you need to know what your credit score is, how much home you can afford, and how much you can borrow. Learn more here.

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When Should I Get Homeowners Insurance?
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What Are Some Questions I Should Ask When Viewing a House?
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What Steps Are There in a Home Remodel?
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Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?
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Which Methods Can Help Secure Home Windows?
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How Can I Help Prevent Pipes From Freezing?
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How Should I Prepare to Buy My First Home?

As a first-time homebuyer, you can prepare by finding a real estate agent and understanding your finances.

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What Does an Umbrella Insurance Policy Cover?

A $1 million umbrella policy covers you when you are liable for injuries or property damage. Contact a Farmers agent to learn about personal umbrella insurance.
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What Does an HOA Do?
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What Does Renters Insurance Cover?
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The Pros and Cons of Owning a Condominium, According to Condo Owners
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When This Teacher’s School Shifted to Remote Learning, She Created a Tiny Classroom

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You May Have Hundreds of Square Feet of Livable Space Hiding Away in That Dusty Attic

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This Couple Closed on Their First Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Renovation Regrets? This Is How, Why and Where Renovations Can Go Wrong.

Sometimes renovating your house can turn into a nightmare. Learn how to plan a perfect remodel and avoid future headaches.
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Their Home Sweet (First) Home Was Nothing Like They Imagined

Always expect the unexpected when buying your first home. Read the story of these first time home buyers and learn some useful tips to help you out.
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Our Home Was Ready When Covid-19 Hit Because We Designed It to Accommodate the Unexpected
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She Plays Drums, and the Downstairs Neighbors Have a New Baby: How Soundproofing Helped This Family (and Others) Restore Peace and Quiet

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Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance
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When the Small Business Is a Band, Musicians Turn Detective to Track Stolen Gear
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Rethink Bacon, Laundry Baskets and Other Tips from a Couple Who Downsized to 536 Square Feet
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Flipping Houses for Profit Looks Easy on TV. These Pros Know a Different Story.
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Homeowner's Guide to Spring Home Maintenance

Seasonal home maintenance is a great way of protecting one of your most valuable assets. Learn how to tackle home projects that have been on a To Do list for too long.
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Your Home Isn't Selling? It Could Be the Mailbox's Fault

We asked real estate experts about how to best prepare your house for sale. Get their tips and techniques at Farmers Insurance.

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How Much Does Umbrella Insurance Cost?
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Moving? Take a Few Packing Tips From These Serial Movers
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What is the Difference between Dwelling Coverage and Home Insurance?
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Is My Home Business Covered by Home Policy?

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