Homeowners Insurance Guide

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By Kristine Lee
Updated September 27, 2021

A guide to buying home insurance

Shopping for homeowners insurance can be daunting, but we're here to change that. Check out these guides from The Zebra's insurance experts as we demystify everything to do with home insurance.

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Kristine Lee
Kristine LeeManager, Content and Data

Kristine is a licensed insurance agent who joined The Zebra in 2019 as an in-house content researcher and writer.

She is an authority on all things insurance and covers the ins and outs of auto, home, life and renters insurance. Her specialty is in providing data-backed insights and information to help insurance shoppers make informed decisions.

Kristine's insurance expertise and research have been cited by publications such as CNBC, Car and Driver, Business Insider, Yahoo!, The Balance, Nationwide and Elephant.

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About The Zebra

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