New Homebuyers Articles

What Is a Home Insurance Deductible?

What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

What Do You Need to Know Before Buying a House?

When Should I Get Homeowners Insurance?

What Are Some Questions I Should Ask When Viewing a House?

Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

A homeowners insurance policy may cover water damage if the cause was sudden, like a burst pipe. Learn more about what a home policy may cover from the professionals at Farmers.

Which Methods Can Help Secure Home Windows?

Installing window locks and alarms can help secure windows in your home. Read more about how to secure windows from Farmers®.

Why Do I Need Homeowners Insurance Coverage?

What Does Personal Liability Insurance Cover?

Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance Difference

How Can I Help Prevent Pipes From Freezing?

How Should I Prepare to Buy My First Home?

What Is Renters Insurance, and What Does It Cover?

What Does an HOA Do?

HOAs typically govern residential communities and collect dues to cover community costs. Learn what exactly they do, and what this means for your own policy.

Fall Home Maintenance Tips : Farmers Insurance®

Fall is a great time to create a home maintenance checklist in preparation for cold weather months. Get fall home maintenance tips from Farmers Insurance.

This Couple Closed on Their First Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance

Own a Home Built Before 1980? Your Electrical System Might Need Some Attention

When it’s Time to Remodel, Some Home Renovations Pay For Themselves. These Upgrades Might Not.

Take It From a Climatologist: When You Live in the Rainy, Windy Northwest U.S., Home Maintenance Issues Are Sneaky

How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare For a Tornado Disaster?

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.

How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare for an Earthquake Disaster?

Farmers can help prepare you for an earthquake disaster. Learn more about earthquake insurance eligibility and how to prepare.

Moving? Take a Few Packing Tips From These Serial Movers

High Winds Can Cause More Havoc Than You Think. Is Your House Ready?

If I Love It, Should I List It? How Do I Take a Home Inventory?

How Can Insurance Help Me Prepare for a Flood Disaster?

Does Anything in My Home Warrant a Separate Insurance Policy or Coverage?

Is Property in My Car Covered for Theft by My Home Insurance Policy?

How Do I Calculate the Replacement Cost of Belongings in My Home?

Calculating the value of your belongings can be difficult. Farmers tips on the best approach to calculating this value will save you time and stress.

How Much Homeowners Liability Coverage Should I Consider?

The amount of homeowners liability coverage you need should match your net worth. Learn how Farmers can help you determine how much coverage you need.

Does Home Insurance Cover Plumbing?

Nine Steps to Help Get Hurricane Ready