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Find renters and homeowners insurance articles to help you protect your home and personal belongings. AAA's experts provide tips, definitions, and interesting facts to remove life's roadblocks.
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How Much Rent Can I Afford? >
Finding affordable rent can be hard. Here's how to budget for a great place to call home.
Tips for Buying Rental Property >
Check out these helpful suggestions before you invest in rental property and become a landlord.
What is Replacement Cost Value? >
Replace damaged or stolen items at current market value with this type of insurance coverage.
What Are Closing Costs When Buying a House? >
Your down payment isn’t the only fee you should expect to pay when buying a home.
What Is a Home Warranty? >
Home Warranties guard against unexpected home maintenance costs.
How to Compare Renters Insurance for the Best Coverage >
Learn what your renters insurance policy covers—vs. your landlord's—to make sure you're protected at home.
The Basics of Home Insurance Costs >
Find out everything there is to know about what drives the costs of home insurance.
How Much Is Renters Insurance? >
Learn the ins and outs about getting renters insurance for your apartment.
Home Inspection Costs and Checklists for Buyers and Sellers >
A full inspection is an important part of buying or selling a home. Here’s what to look for.
What Is a Homeowners Association and What Do HOA Fees Cover? >
Considering living in a home with an HOA? Here’s what you need to know.
What Is Loss of Use Coverage? >
This coverage pays for expenses if your home becomes uninhabitable.
How to Create a Home Inventory >
A home inventory may save you time, reduce stress, and speed up the claims process.
What Is Personal Property Insurance? >
Get coverage for your belongings, so you can put your house back in order quickly.
How to Buy a House >
Take the mystery and stress out of buying a house with this simple explainer.
What Is an Escrow Account? >
Here’s what it means when a house is "in escrow" and how it works.
What Is PMI? >
Do you need private mortgage insurance?
Understanding Moving Costs and Insurance >
Be sure to budget for things you might not have thought of, like storage, hotel stays, and more.
What is Hazard Insurance? >
Protect your home from disaster with hazard insurance--here's how to define it and what it covers.
What Is Personal Liability Insurance? >
Get coverage to help protect you in the event of mishaps for which you are ultimately responsible.
How Much Does Homeowners Insurance Cost? >
Get the facts on what’s involved in your homeowners insurance cost.
Premium vs. Deductible? Insurance Explained >
Get the inside scoop on what you pay your insurance company—and when.
What is Underwriting? >
Learn the ins and outs of insurance underwriting.
The AAA Insurance Promise >
With more than 100 years of experience, AAA provides insurance coverage that you can trust.
What Is an Insurance Claim? >
Need to file an insurance claim? Learn how the process works.
How Does Marriage Affect Auto and Home Insurance Rates? >
Just married the love of your life? See how it affects your insurance rates.
Answers to Common Insurance Questions >
AAA is here to help erase any doubts you might have about what insurance coverage is right for you.
What Are Insurance Company Ratings? >
Learn what it means when an insurance company touts their rating.