Should You Hire a Damage Appraiser or an Attorney for Your Property Insurance Claim?
When property damage happens, many insureds wonder whether they should hire a damage appraiser or an attorney to help move their insurance claim forward. Appraisers can estimate the cost of repairs, but only an attorney can interpret your policy, challenge wrongful insurer decisions, and take legal action...
Should You Hire a Damage Appraiser or an Attorney for Your Property Insurance Claim? Continue reading…Construction Defect Claims: Builder Warranties vs. Insurance Coverage
When construction defects appear in your Rhode Island home, knowing whether to turn to a builder warranty or your homeowners insurance can be confusing. Both offer potential avenues for relief, but they serve different purposes, have distinct coverage limits, and follow separate legal processes. This guide by our Rhode...
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Dealing with property damage can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the insurance claims process. Homeowners in Rhode Island often face challenges when communicating with home insurance adjusters, who represent the insurance company’s interests. Understanding how to communicate with adjusters effectively can make a significant difference in the outcome of...
How to Communicate With Home Insurance Adjusters Continue reading…HOA Harassment and Disputes: Rights of Property Owners
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are meant to maintain community standards and property values, but conflicts between property owners and HOAs can arise. When an HOA oversteps its authority or unfairly targets a homeowner, it can lead to stressful disputes. At PALUMBO LAW, we help Rhode Island property owners...
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Is Homeownership Really Worth It?
Homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American dream, but is it still a smart move in Rhode Island’s current housing market? With rising home prices, limited inventory, and increasing mortgage rates, many first-time buyers are asking whether the long-term benefits outweigh the upfront costs. This post by our Rhode...
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Tips for Protecting Your Home While You’re Away on Vacation
Vacations are meant to bring peace of mind, but leaving your home unattended can invite risks such as break-ins, theft, and property damage. Rhode Island homeowners, particularly those residing near the coast or in seasonal communities, face unique challenges when traveling. Taking steps to secure your home before leaving can save you...
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Top 5 Common Causes of Fire Damage
One of the best ways of dealing with a fire is to prevent its occurrence in the first place. The best way to prevent a fire from occurring in your home is to know its likely causes. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA),...
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Homeowners Insurance Coverage
Homeownership is one of the largest investments most people will ever make. Protecting that investment with the right insurance coverage is crucial, especially in Rhode Island, where storms, coastal flooding, and other hazards pose significant risks. Yet many homeowners discover only after a loss that their policy doesn’t provide the coverage they...
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Actual Cash Value and Replacement Costs in Homeowners’ Insurance Claims
Homeowners’ insurance protects you from the unexpected. It’s not meant to be a windfall if a covered event occurs; rather, insurance makes you whole by compensating you for the loss. In exchange for timely paying your insurance premiums, your insurer agrees to pay out lump sum amounts to compensate you for...
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