Now that you have decided to own a home, it is imperative that protect this investment with the right type and amount of homeowner's insurance. This insurance is designed to protect you from financial loss due to events beyond your control, such as theft and fire. Homeowner's insurance covers the physical structure of the house as well as its contents. It also will provide living expenses while your home is being repaired or rebuilt. It further will provide medical coverage and a certain amount of personal liability coverage should someone be injured while visiting your home and decide to sue you.

For more information on the process of selecting and obtaining the right homeowner's protection, visit our homeowner's insurance section.

Now it's time to prepare for closing