{"id":44,"date":"2019-04-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westtexasinsuranceagency.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2019-04-04T10:09:45","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T16:09:45","slug":"must-have-home-insurance-for-new-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westtexasinsuranceagency.com\/blog\/must-have-home-insurance-for-new-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Have Home Insurance for New Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You just bought your first home and are ready to get homeowner&rsquo;s insurance. Where do you start? Home insurance is how you&rsquo;ll protect your valuable investment for years to come. At West Texas Insurance Agency in Amarillo, TX, we can help you find the protection you&rsquo;re looking for at a cost you can afford.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re buying home insurance for the first time, here are some of your best coverage options:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dwelling Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dwelling insurance protects your home&rsquo;s structure along with any attached parts such as a sun porch, balcony or garage. If your structure were to suffer damage from a fire, storm or other covered peril, your insurer will pay for repair or replacement costs, up to the limits on your policy. As homes are expensive investments, your dwelling protection should cover the cost of rebuilding your home if it suffers a total loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Property Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This coverage protects your belongings to include furniture, appliances, electronics, digital devices, clothes, heirlooms, and other personal items. If you own expensive goods, you should consider replacement cost coverage as it covers the cost of replacing anything that&rsquo;s stolen, irreparably damaged or lost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Liability Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This insurance pays for the medical expenses of visitors who are injured while on your property. If your friend falls down the stairs and breaks his leg, liability insurance will cover his medical costs. Liability coverage also covers legal fees if&nbsp;you&rsquo;re sued for damages due to accidental injuries that occur on your property.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these coverage options come with default limits which can be increased or decreased to suit your need. By customizing your coverage, you can get more protection from your home insurance policy. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about home insurance coverage and costs, contact West Texas Insurance Agency in Amarillo, TX today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You just bought your first home and are ready to get homeowner&rsquo;s insurance. Where do you start? Home insurance is how you&rsquo;ll protect your valuable investment for years to come. At West Texas Insurance Agency in Amarillo, TX, we can help you find the protection you&rsquo;re looking for at a cost you can afford. 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