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What is homeowner's insurance?

By Bobbie Sage, About.com

Question: What is homeowner's insurance?

Answer: Homeowners insurance is insurance that pays for damage to your home and other structures on your property. It also may pay for damage to or loss of the contents of your home, and for your liability for accidents that occur on your property or for damage to others' property.

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