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When you buy a home, you want to protect it as thoroughly as you can. Homeowners insurance only provides one layer of protection for homebuyers. A home warranty plan provides additional peace of mind and financial protection \u2014 or it might be an unnecessary expense.<\/p>\n

Home warranty plans are relatively affordable, costing between $300 and $600 per year, depending on your area, home size, and home warranty plan coverage. When using home warranty plan coverage, you\u2019ll pay a flat service call fee of around $70 for each visit by a service provider. For most homeowners, it proves to be a cost-effective way to take care of repairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Before investing in a home warranty policy, it\u2019s important to consider a few factors. This article will examine how the age of your home, your remodeling plans, and home maintenance records affect whether you should acquire home warranty coverage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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When Was Your Home Built?<\/h2>\n

If your home was built within the past 10 years, you may not need a home warranty plan. <\/p>\n

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This is because most states require builders to warranty a new home\u2019s structural elements<\/a> for a decade, which prevents construction firms from performing shoddy work for high profits.<\/p>\n

These protections cover home systems like windows, central air conditioning, HVAC systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems \u2014 that is, everything that a home warranty contract would likely cover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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