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There are little things that will really help you get the right coverage at lower rates. Do you know those things? Here are some...

1. You'll enjoy lower rates if your home is built with the right materials. For instance, brick homes are best in regions with high winds while frame houses are better in earthquake zones. As a result, buying a frame home in the East will definitely cost you a lot more in home insurance. For folks who live in the West, they'll pay more if they buy a brick home. Building with the appropriate material for your area will save you at least 5%.

2. The more claims you make the higher the risk linked with giving you insurance. If you file claims for every little thing, your home will soon be assessed as a much higher risk than another similar house where the owner files fewer claims. This will compel you to get more expensive rates.

You're, therefore, advised to NOT file claims for very little things that will not really cost you much if you take care of them on your own. This will help keep your rate cheap.

3. If you're retired, you can pay more affordable premiums with a retiree discount. But bear in mind, though, that not all insurance carriers give this discount.

The reason for this discount is that people who're almost always at home are difficult to burglarize. The risk of fire damage is also reduced with folks who are often at home since they will likely spot them early.

4. Verify an insurance company's rating and don't be deceived by just low rates. It is one thing to pay your premiums diligently and another thing for an insurer to keep to the deal. It doesn't take a lot of time to check with your state's department of insurance's website. Find out if your preferred insurance company is licensed to sell home insurance in your state.

Independent bodies like BBB, A.M Best Company, Standard & Poor's Insurance Rating Services, Moody's Investor Services, Inc. will also give you information that will help you determine if an insurer is worth it.

5. You'll save if you get all your policies from the same insurer. Insurance companies offer discounts (multi-policy discounts) for an insured who purchases more one policy from them. Nevertheless, you might be better served by getting your policies from different insurance companies.

6. As you take other steps to reduce your home insurance costs, here's something you can do to start enjoying lower rates now. Visit good insurance quotes sites and get quotes. Visit a minimum of five of such for the best results. It's free, quick and easy. Please make certain you give your correct details as you complete the forms presented. All you have to do next is simply choose the quote that represents the best price/value from the quotes return.

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