But second and vacation homes need just as much — if not more —
insurance than primary residences, since they will likely be vacant more often or have more rental guests.
Not exact matches
While coverage can vary from policy to policy, most homeowners
insurance policies provide coverage for covered family members living at a residential premises other
than the
primary insured's
residence - AKA a college dorm or apartment.
If you put less
than 20 % down on a residential investment property there is mortgage
insurance just like a
primary residence, however, the rates for investment properties are typically much higher.
One is that the
insurance premium on this program is higher
than for mortgages on a
primary place of
residence (a mortgage on a home that you live in).
Term life
insurance is normally purchased for no more
than 30 years which covers both raising young children and paying off a single 30 year mortgage on a
primary residence.
If you own a second home or a vacation home, your
insurance needs for these properties will be a bit different
than they will for your
primary residence.
Such homes often require different
insurance coverage
than your
primary residence.
For example, vacation homes may have lower contents coverage needs
than primary residences, and if you rent out property when you are not using it, you may need to purchase a landlord
insurance policy in order to be sure your property is properly covered.
Achtner cautioned that getting
insurance for a second home, depending on the location, «may be much more challenging
than for a
primary residence because of the lack of geographical proximity and the concern of the
insurance company that the home will not be properly maintained.»
Getting
insurance for a second home may be more challenging
than it is for a
primary residence.
«
Insurance data shows that rental properties have more claims and higher dollar claims
than primary residences,» Adams says.