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As you are shopping for your new Connecticut home, keep your Connecticut home owner insurance quote in mind. It is not impossible to save money on your home owner insurance policy if you have already purchased a home, or have lived in your home for several years, but it is easier to save money if you evaluate the pros and cons of the homes you consider in regards to your home owner insurance quote.
The location of your home is important when it comes to your Connecticut home owner insurance quote. If your home is near a fire hydrant, a fire department, and a police station, you may be able to get a better home owner insurance rate. Some home owner insurance companies in Connecticut prefer professional fire departments over volunteer fire departments; however, any fire department is better than none.
Find out how old each home's electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems are. If they are under ten years old, you may be able to get a cheaper Connecticut home owner insurance quote. If they are older than ten years, replacing them may be necessary which will cost you extra money in addition to the price of the home.
Connecticut is an East Coast state, and many home owner insurance companies give more affordable rates to policyholders in the East who own brick homes over other building materials. Brick homes are more resistant to high winds and storms – two weather conditions very common to the East. If you have a brick home, not only is the structure of your home able to stand up against the elements better, but your home's contents are better protected as well. Home owner insurance companies love additional home protection – it means you put them at a low risk to insure.
Safety precautions can be taken after you purchase your home, but keeping precautions in mind as you shop helps you save money upfront.
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Source by Elizabeth Newberry
