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8 Types of Homeowner’s Insurance: The Ultimate Guide - EINSURANCE 05/28/2026

🏠 Quick question: Do you know what type of homeowners insurance you actually have?

Most people say "yes" β€” but when asked to name it, they go quiet. πŸ€”

There are 8 types of homeowners insurance policies (HO-1 through HO-8), and the one you have makes a BIG difference in what gets covered when something goes wrong.

Here's the quick cheat sheet:

πŸŸ₯ HO-1 β€” Bare bones. Structure only. Rarely sold anymore.
🟧 HO-2 β€” Broader coverage, still limited to named perils.
βœ… HO-3 β€” The industry standard. What 78% of homeowners have.
🏒 HO-4 β€” Renter's insurance. Covers YOUR stuff, not the building.
πŸ’Ž HO-5 β€” The most comprehensive. Best for high-value homes.
πŸ™οΈ HO-6 β€” Condo owners. Covers your unit + belongings.
🚚 HO-7 β€” Mobile & manufactured homes.
πŸ›οΈ HO-8 β€” Historic & landmark homes. (Our agents' favorite β€” the stories are wild!)

Not sure which one you have? Pull out your policy and look for "HO-" followed by a number. If it says HO-3 β€” you're with the majority.

πŸ“– Read our full guide β€” we promise to make it entertaining:

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πŸ’¬ Which HO policy do you have? Drop it in the comments β€” let's see what our community is covered by! πŸ‘‡

8 Types of Homeowner’s Insurance: The Ultimate Guide - EINSURANCE Most US consumers are shopping for HO-3 policies. They are the most popular type of home insurance coverage for a single-family home.

05/20/2026

Prescription costs getting out of hand? Try these tips!

14 Ways for Seniors to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance 05/19/2026

🏠 Attention seniors β€” are you overpaying for homeowners insurance?

With rising premiums and fixed incomes, every dollar counts. The good news: there are 14 proven strategies that can bring your costs down significantly β€” and most people only know about 2 or 3 of them.

Here are some that might surprise you:

πŸ’° Ask for your Senior Discount β€” many insurers offer 10–25% off for homeowners over 55. Most people never ask!
πŸ’³ Pay annually instead of monthly β€” insurers reward lump-sum payments with a 5–10% discount
🏚️ Gated or retirement community? Ask about a community safety discount β€” up to 5% or more off
πŸ”§ Home upgrades like security systems, smoke detectors & storm-resistant roofing can lower your rate
πŸ“¦ Bundle home, auto & life insurance with one carrier for multi-policy savings
🚫 Avoid small claims under $1,000 β€” pay out of pocket to protect your premium history
πŸ“ Annual policy reviews catch outdated coverage and over-insurance β€” both cost you money

And that's just 7 of the 14 strategies our licensed agents have outlined.

πŸ“– Read all 14 tips here β€” built specifically for senior homeowners:

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πŸ’¬ Share this with a senior homeowner in your life who could use the savings! πŸ‘‡

14 Ways for Seniors to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance We offer 14 practical strategies and discounts ideas that will keep home insurance costs under control in this volatile marketplace.

How the β€˜80% Rule’ Impacts Your Home Insurance: A Complete Guide to Avoiding Costly Mistakes - EINSURANCE 05/11/2026

🏠 You just filed a $100,000 home insurance claim.

But instead of a $100,000 check β€” you only get $85,000.

Why? Because of the 80% Rule β€” and most homeowners have never even heard of it.

Here's how it works:

Your home insurance must cover at least 80% of your home's REPLACEMENT COST β€” not its market value, not what you paid for it β€” what it would cost to rebuild it from scratch TODAY.

If you fall below that 80% threshold, your insurer will only pay a portion of any claim. Even a partial loss.

⚠️ The sneaky ways homeowners accidentally fall below 80%:

πŸ”¨ Renovated your kitchen, bathroom, or added a deck? Your replacement cost went up β€” did your coverage?
πŸ“ˆ Construction costs and labor have surged β€” your old coverage limit may now be too low
⏳ Simply not reviewing your policy in years

Real example: A home with a $500,000 replacement cost requires at least $400,000 in coverage. If you only carry $350,000 β€” a $200,000 claim could leave you $30,000+ short.

πŸ“– Our licensed agents explain the full rule, the math, and exactly how to protect yourself:

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πŸ’¬ When did you last review your home insurance coverage? This year, a few years ago, or never? Tell us below! πŸ‘‡

How the β€˜80% Rule’ Impacts Your Home Insurance: A Complete Guide to Avoiding Costly Mistakes - EINSURANCE The 80% Rule suggests that your homeowner’s insurance needs to cover at least 80% of the total replacement cost of your home’s current value.

05/07/2026

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