Is homeowners insurance required?
Home insurance is not required by law, but it may be a condition of your loan.
9 min read
Apr 27, 2023
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Lauren Ward has nearly 10 years of experience in writing for insurance domains such as Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, and Reviews.com. She covers auto, homeowners, life insurance, and other topics in the personal finance industry.
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