Most people don’t realize that if they leave their home unoccupied for an extended period, their homeowner’s insurance carrier most likely will not provide coverage for a claim made for something that happened while their house was vacant. Having no coverage would leave the homeowner...

There are numerous reasons why a home could be left unoccupied for an extended period. Among the most common reasons for leaving a dwelling to go vacant for long periods of time are renovation and new construction. If the property is up for sale in...