renters insurance

If you rent a home or apartment, you will likely be required by the landlord to carry some form of renters insurance. Renters insurance covers your personal belongings and liability risks when you are renting somewhere to live. However, you won’t always remain in the same home. So can you transfer your renters insurance policy […]

Before signing the lease to a new rental unit, it’s important that you understand the basics about where you’ll be living. Ask your landlord-to-be these six questions to make sure this is a place where you can see yourself living.  1. Can I see my unit? Unless the previous resident hasn’t yet vacated the unit, […]

One of the perks of renting a house, condo or apartment is the fact that you don’t have to be responsible for too much. Most renters think as long as the rent is paid and you take reasonably good care of the property, life is good. But there’s one other thing you need to be […]

Congratulations! You are purchasing a home after years of renting. While you are taking care of the paperwork, the budget etc., there is one more step you must complete. You need to switch from renters insurance to homeowners insurance. Why do you need to change policies?  Renters insurance is designed to cover the things you […]

Searching for a new place to rent isn’t always fun. Apartments and homes in the best locations get rented out fast. This isn’t just because dozens of people applied. It’s also because the new tenants are highly qualified.  Here are 8 tips to help your rental application stand out above all the others:  Meet The […]