When you purchase a home in Kauai, Hawaii you obviously will want to protect such a large purchase. There are a few things that need to be done in order to be sure that your investment is protected completely. Some are required, some are optional. Let's have a look at what needs to be done:

The first thing you need as a homeowner is to have a homeowner's insurance policy ready for you before closing the sale. This policy will cover damages due to burglary, fire as well as protecting the owner from liability. Mortgage lenders usually require that your home be insured and make it a requirement before lending. Many home buyers will go to the same insurance company that they have for their car, but it is possible to obtain coverage at any other insurer as well. If you deal with your existing insurance company, you might be eligible to get a discount as you will be having multiple policies with them.

In addition to that, some homeowners should consider getting flood insurance as well. Of course, this depends on the location of your home. Your agent can check if your home is located in an area that is at risk for flooding. Lenders may require flood insurance in areas that are on a flood plain. The amount of coverage you will get for flooding will depend on your policy, so be sure to carefully consider all the options with your insurer.

Title insurance is also available. Unlike other policies, you only pay a one-time fee at the time of closing and it will protect your property from issues arising from the title. It is quite cheap, so it is worthwile to get one.

A home warranty is also something that you should consider getting. This is an optional coverage that can be paid for at closing. If you buy a brand new home, the builder normally provides coverage for a period of one year. However, with the state of the economy, many builders are going out of business. If the builder disappears, so will your warranty. Of course, if you buy a resale, there is no warranty and you will be left dealing with any problems with your home by yourself. A warranty on your home is payable annually and covers major parts of your home.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Kauai, Hawaii real estate. For complete information about the Kauai, Hawaii real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Kauai, Hawaii real estate at your Kauai Property Shop.  So please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 808-652-1900 or email me at sheila@sheilamorales.com.

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Sheila Morales

Kapaa, HI

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