Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
When you buy a Northeast Florida home or condo, it is advisable to get homeowners insurance on your new home. In fact, if you finance a Northeast Fl condo or home, the lending institution that finances your Jacksonville Fl home will require that you have insurance on your new Jacksonville Fl home to protect their investment against any potential loss.
How much insurance should you purchase on your new Jacksonville home? Experts recommend that your insurance should equal the full replacement value of your home. An “all-risk” policy covers a plethora of things except floods, war and nuclear accidents, and earthquakes. Basic policies can be expanded to include additional coverage for floods, workers’ compensation, and earthquakes. Personal items can also be covered by the insurance by increasing the coverage past the depreciated value of items. This includes items like furniture and television sets.
Home insurance is an important part of home ownership and one expense that will be required if you finance your new North Florida home.