Insurance
Do solar panels raise my Texas home insurance, and what do I tell my insurer?
Owned vs. leased panels, roof-mounted vs. ground-mounted, hail, roof age, and the questions to ask before you sign.
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Know before you sign.
Short guides for Texas homeowners, buyers, and investors — written to help you ask better questions before you bind coverage.
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What do insurers check for wildfire risk on a west Austin or Hill Country home?
The wildland-urban interface, defensible space, ember-resistant features, how wildfire risk gets scored, and free tools to check your own property.
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Shopping your Texas homeowners renewal: rates are mixed, so check your carrier
What the 2026 rate filings actually show, why the headline average may not match your bill, and a renewal checklist.
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Can you still get a 1% wind and hail deductible from the Texas FAIR Plan?
What changed on July 1, 2026, what the FAIR Plan is, who ends up there, and why it pays to shop the regular market first.
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Do you need flood insurance in Central Texas?
Flood maps, local risk, and why owners outside high-risk zones still buy it.
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Why Texas homeowners insurance rates change
The market forces, weather patterns and property details that move your premium.
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What every Texas homebuyer should know about insurance
When to request quotes, what you'll need, and how coverage interacts with your contract and closing.
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