Mary-Lou McDonough, Barrett Sotheby's International RealtyPhone: (617) 947-9279
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
A budget for your home expenses will need to include the average cost of home insurance. The amount you’ll pay for homeowners insurance is based on a combination of factors concerning the insurance type, home characteristics and your personal insurance history.
To help you get a better understanding of what goes into the average cost of home insurance, here are the basics:
Several aspects of your home can determine the cost of your homeowners insurance. Some examples of these factors include location, age and condition. Houses in certain areas prone to extreme weather or other potentially damaging conditions pose more risk to the insurer and may incur a higher premium. Similarly, older homes may be more expensive to repair if damaged.
Even among standard insurance policies, you often have choices that can determine your overall cost. These options include:
There are more factors that can go into your average home insurance cost, such as your credit score and personal claims history. Other factors related to your home and location may have an impact as well. Some examples include home security systems, pools, roof type and proximity to the local fire department.
Discussing with a provider is the best way to find out the exact amount you’ll need to pay in home insurance. The more you learn about your insurance coverage, the better financial decisions you can make in budgeting for your new home.
With strong connections to her community, Mary-Lou has held fund-raising events for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Kids in Need Foundation and Dress for Success. This sense of personal responsibility extends to her professional life, and she continuously strives to exceed her clients’ expectations, empowering them throughout selling or buying process. "Only a well-informed client is prepared to make the best decisions on their own behalf, so the role of Market Expert is one I take very seriously.” It is this sense of personal accountability that drives Mary-Lou; keeping her focused on her clients and providing them with highest level of professionalism, solution-focused service, and sound guidance from start to SOLD!
Mary-Lou McDonough is Professionally Affiliated with The MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Women’s Council of REALTORS®, The State and National Association of Certified Residential Specialists and The REALTORS® Political Action Committee
Whether you're in the research phase at the beginning of your real estate search or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll benefit from having a real estate professional by your side. I'd be honored to put my real estate experience to work for you.
