Introduction
Let us first extend our warm and sincere congratulations to you on the successful completion of your dream home. It must be a truly joyful and exciting moment in your life, and we are certain that you are more than ready to savor each day spent within your “hacienda” (as they say—where you are King or Queen). We have no doubt that your taste and style have combined to create an absolute masterpiece as far as construction goes. Before you cross the threshold, though, you must acquaint yourself with what is needed to protect the investment you’ve made. You see, there are two forms of security to be had—home warranty and home insurance. Both serve distinct but essential purposes. Fragments from our forthcoming correspondence will stroke across the canvas of these ideas, ultimately giving you that moment of “Aha! I should definitely have BOTH!”
1: Your First Line of Defense: The Builder’s Warranty
Almost all new houses have builder’s warranties, which are guarantees from the builder that pay for some problems with the home. These warranties vary in length and coverage, so homeowners who are lucky (or prepared) enough to have one should be sure to review the terms of the warranty carefully. For example, some builders explicitly define what they mean by “major problem” and “time to fix it,” and it’s always missing that definition that leads to small problems when you try to get a biggie fixed.
2: Homeowners Insurance: Guarding Against the Unforeseen
Home insurance policies are separate policies that protect your house and the belongings inside it from a range of threats, like fires, floods, and volcanic eruptions. No matter where you live in the U.S., a natural disaster could hit at any time. Without a home insurance policy you can afford, you’d have to pay for all the repairs yourself, and you’d also miss out on the coverage you could need if someone sues you after an incident that took place on your property.
3: Home Warranty: Lengthening Protection
A home warranty is a voluntary service contract that pays for the rectification or replacement of mainframe systems and appliances in your home. Protected systems cover a host of items from garage doors to HVAC systems, electric panels to smoke detectors, and navigation systems for keyless entry. Items like water heaters and kitchen appliances, like fridges and stoves, are also covered. But remember, this discussion is about what forms of payment the service contract typically comes in which don’t usually amount to much, if anything at all, in the way of savings though some folks argue home warranties bring them peace of mind.
4 : Selecting the Appropriate Level of Coverage: Customizing Your Protection
Besides the more standard forms of financing already mentioned, there are other choices available. For homeowners who have a house with equity, home equity loans or lines of credit (HELOCs) are certainly an option to look into. Pretty much the same process applies: you work with the financial institution—bank, credit union, or elsewhere. You set the amount and the repayment terms, and then, if you’re approved, you have the money to use to pay for the construction project.
Conclusion
To conclude, safeguarding your new home is a forward-thinking and smart investment. To be able to do this properly, you must first understand the different types of protection available and then choose the best mix for your needs. There’s the warranty offered by the builder, homeowners insurance, and the kind of home warranty that we sell.
Next, you work with your builder and your insurance agent to put together a plan that ensures your next home has the right protection mix. That’s all before anything has happened. So really, what we’re selling is potential. We’re selling a potential kind of happiness.
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